GSD-2022-1002810 ice: always check VF VSI pointer values

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A missing pointer check in the ice network driver can lead to a null pointer dereference, causing a system crash.

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-2022-1002810?

GSD-2022-1002810 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

ice: always check VF VSI pointer values

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 e7be3877589d539c52e5d1d23a625f889b541b9d. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002810?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1002810?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002810 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1002810 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002810 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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