GSD-2022-1002715 pinctrl: renesas: core: Fix possible null-ptr-deref in sh_pfc_map_resources()
A null pointer dereference in the Renesas pinctrl driver can cause a kernel crash, requiring a local attacker to trigger the fault.
- 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-2022-1002715?
GSD-2022-1002715 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
pinctrl: renesas: core: Fix possible null-ptr-deref in sh_pfc_map_resources()
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 v5.18.3 by commit fb4f022b3ad1f3ff3cafdbc7d51896090ae17701, it was introduced in version v4.3 by commit c7977ec4a33633c8e8d9267dd014356cf857351c. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002715?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1002715?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002715 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1002715 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002715 in the wild and no public exploit code.