GSD-2022-1001651 drivers: net: slip: fix NPD bug in sl_tx_timeout()
A null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel SLIP driver can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1001651?
GSD-2022-1001651 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network.
Official description
drivers: net: slip: fix NPD bug in sl_tx_timeout()
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 efb020924a71391fc12e6f204eaf25694cc116a1. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001651?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001651?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001651 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1001651 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001651 in the wild and no public exploit code.