GSD-2022-1002235 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-2022-1002235?
GSD-2022-1002235 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 v5.4.190 by commit 40cb8b3b19c087a4e20f6740701e53fefbe19a7b, it was introduced in version v5.4.190 by commit d2be5b563ef391f684592a28440067f4fa3735f4. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002235?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1002235?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002235 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1002235 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002235 in the wild and no public exploit code.