GSD-2022-1001656 net/smc: Fix NULL pointer dereference in smc_pnet_find_ib()
A NULL pointer dereference in the Linux kernel's SMC protocol can cause a system crash, 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-2022-1001656?
GSD-2022-1001656 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022.
Official description
net/smc: Fix NULL pointer dereference in smc_pnet_find_ib()
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 3a523807f01455fe9a0c1a433f27cd4411ee400f, it was introduced in version v5.1 by commit af5f60c7e3d593c2fa31b9a62c16eae75f074de3. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001656?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001656?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001656 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1001656 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001656 in the wild and no public exploit code.