GSD-2022-1001978 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.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1001978?
GSD-2022-1001978 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, 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 v5.10.111 by commit 8928239e5e2e460d95b8a0b89f61671625e7ece0, it was introduced in version v4.18 by commit 8a8633978b842c88fbcfe00d4e5dde96048f630e. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001978?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001978?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001978 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1001978 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001978 in the wild and no public exploit code.