GSD-2022-1002459 ALSA: pcm: Test for "silence" field in struct "pcm_format_data"
A potential null pointer dereference in the ALSA PCM subsystem could lead to a denial of service in the Linux Kernel.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1002459?
GSD-2022-1002459 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022.
Official description
ALSA: pcm: Test for "silence" field in struct "pcm_format_data"
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 v4.9.311 by commit 77af45df08768401602472f3e3879dce14f55497. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002459?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1002459?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002459 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1002459 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002459 in the wild and no public exploit code.