GSD-2022-1002182 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 or denial of service.
- 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-2022-1002182?
GSD-2022-1002182 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 v5.4.189 by commit 034a92c6a81048128fc7b18d278d52438a13902a, it was introduced in version v4.18 by commit 8a8633978b842c88fbcfe00d4e5dde96048f630e. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002182?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1002182?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002182 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1002182 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002182 in the wild and no public exploit code.