GSD-2022-1002426 net/x25: Fix null-ptr-deref caused by x25_disconnect

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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-2022-1002426?

GSD-2022-1002426 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 v4.14.276 by commit 858642789ada1b48630f322e59416ca9fca3e6b7, it was introduced in version v4.14.192 by commit f0b6ce595c397a91d5b62c6b0b5ea93b84191795. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002426?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1002426?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002426 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1002426 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002426 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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