GSD-2022-1001915 rtc: pl031: fix rtc features null pointer dereference
A null pointer dereference in the Linux Kernel RTC driver allows local attackers to cause a system crash.
- 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-2022-1001915?
GSD-2022-1001915 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
rtc: pl031: fix rtc features null pointer dereference
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 v5.15.33 by commit cd2722e411e8ab7e5ae41102f6925fa13dffdac5, it was introduced in version v5.12 by commit d9b0dd54a1943f47a381a474f8ea2c94466110c0. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001915?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001915?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001915 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1001915 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001915 in the wild and no public exploit code.