GSD-2022-1001684 qede: confirm skb is allocated before using
A missing check in the qede network driver can lead to a null pointer dereference, causing a system crash or denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1001684?
GSD-2022-1001684 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
qede: confirm skb is allocated before using
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 c9bdce2359b5f4986eb38d1e81865b3586cc20d2, it was introduced in version v4.18 by commit 8a8633978b842c88fbcfe00d4e5dde96048f630e. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001684?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001684?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001684 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1001684 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001684 in the wild and no public exploit code.