GSD-2022-1002549 tty: synclink_gt: Fix null-pointer-dereference in slgt_clean()
A null-pointer dereference in the synclink_gt driver allows local attackers to cause a system crash.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1002549?
GSD-2022-1002549 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 28 Jun 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
tty: synclink_gt: Fix null-pointer-dereference in slgt_clean()
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 v5.18.4 by commit 1ceb4ca9543a8a788febf6bc8dad2e605e172d5e. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002549?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1002549?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002549 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1002549 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002549 in the wild and no public exploit code.