GSD-2022-1001672 fbdev: Fix unregistering of framebuffers without device
A null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel framebuffer subsystem can cause a system crash, requiring local access to exploit.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1001672?
GSD-2022-1001672 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
fbdev: Fix unregistering of framebuffers without device
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 v5.15.34 by commit 2388f826cdc9af2651991adc0feb79de9bdf2232, it was introduced in version v5.15.33 by commit c894ac44786cfed383a6c6b20c1bfb12eb96018a. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001672?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001672?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001672 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1001672 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001672 in the wild and no public exploit code.