GSD-2022-1001994 staging: vchiq_core: handle NULL result of find_service_by_handle

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A missing NULL check in the vchiq_core driver can lead to a kernel crash, requiring a patch to prevent potential denial of service.

Exploited in the wild
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Attackable
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Victim action needed
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Fix
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What is GSD-2022-1001994?

GSD-2022-1001994 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022.

Official description

staging: vchiq_core: handle NULL result of find_service_by_handle

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 aa0b7296785312a4bfa8fac0ba8ad78698fd9fcf. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001994?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1001994?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001994 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1001994 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001994 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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