GSD-2022-1001952 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 to resolve.
- 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-2022-1001952?
GSD-2022-1001952 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 v5.10.112 by commit ca24c5e8f0ac3d43ec0cff29e1c861be73aff165. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001952?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001952?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001952 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1001952 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001952 in the wild and no public exploit code.