GSD-2022-1002780 nvme-pci: fix a NULL pointer dereference in nvme_alloc_admin_tags
A NULL pointer dereference in the Linux kernel NVMe driver can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.
- 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-2022-1002780?
GSD-2022-1002780 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
nvme-pci: fix a NULL pointer dereference in nvme_alloc_admin_tags
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 54a4c1e47d1b2585e74920399455bd9abbfb2bd7. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002780?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1002780?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002780 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1002780 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002780 in the wild and no public exploit code.