GSD-2022-1001641 ALSA: pcm: Test for "silence" field in struct "pcm_format_data"
A potential null pointer dereference in the ALSA PCM subsystem could lead to a denial of service, requiring a kernel patch.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1001641?
GSD-2022-1001641 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022.
Official description
ALSA: pcm: Test for "silence" field in struct "pcm_format_data"
This is an automated ID intended to aid in discovery of potential security vulnerabilities. The actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven. This ID is fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.15.35 by commit 63038f6e96a77a0abf8083649c53e6a72c1a0124. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001641?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001641?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001641 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1001641 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001641 in the wild and no public exploit code.