GSD-2022-1002072 ax25: Fix NULL pointer dereferences in ax25 timers
A NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel AX.25 timers can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.
- 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-2022-1002072?
GSD-2022-1002072 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
ax25: Fix NULL pointer dereferences in ax25 timers
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 f934fa478dd17411bc6884153dc824ff9e7505d8, it was introduced in version v5.10.112 by commit 145ea8d213e8f46667cd904ae79d17f298750f00. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002072?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1002072?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002072 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1002072 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002072 in the wild and no public exploit code.