GSD-2022-1002289 drivers: net: slip: fix NPD bug in sl_tx_timeout()
A null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel SLIP driver can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1002289?
GSD-2022-1002289 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network.
Official description
drivers: net: slip: fix NPD bug in sl_tx_timeout()
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 v4.19.239 by commit 753b9d220a7d36dac70e7c6d05492d10d6f9dd36. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002289?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1002289?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002289 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1002289 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002289 in the wild and no public exploit code.