GSD-2022-1002603 powerpc/papr_scm: don't requests stats with '0' sized stats buffer
A null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel PAPR SCM driver can cause a denial of service when requesting stats with a zero-sized buffer.
- 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-2022-1002603?
GSD-2022-1002603 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
powerpc/papr_scm: don't requests stats with '0' sized stats buffer
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 e1295aab2ebcda1c1a9ed342baedc080e5c393e5, it was introduced in version v5.18.3 by commit b073096df4dec70d0436321b7093bad27ae91f9e. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002603?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1002603?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002603 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1002603 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002603 in the wild and no public exploit code.