GSD-2022-1002732 fs: jfs: fix possible NULL pointer dereference in dbFree()
A local attacker can trigger a NULL pointer dereference in the JFS filesystem, causing 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-2022-1002732?
GSD-2022-1002732 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
fs: jfs: fix possible NULL pointer dereference in dbFree()
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 9d3fec8ab6e1f5c36078a4d0432b663c1c4c0e74. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002732?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1002732?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002732 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1002732 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002732 in the wild and no public exploit code.