GSD-2022-1002061 net/x25: Fix null-ptr-deref caused by x25_disconnect
A null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel X.25 protocol implementation can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch.
- 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-2022-1002061?
GSD-2022-1002061 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
net/x25: Fix null-ptr-deref caused by x25_disconnect
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 v5.10.110 by commit 5c94b6205e87411dbe9dc1ca088eb36b8837fb47, it was introduced in version v5.7 by commit 4becb7ee5b3d2829ed7b9261a245a77d5b7de902. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002061?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1002061?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002061 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1002061 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002061 in the wild and no public exploit code.