GSD-2022-1003296 lkdtm/bugs: Check for the NULL pointer after calling kmalloc
A missing NULL pointer check after kmalloc in the Linux kernel lkdtm module can lead to a null pointer dereference and 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-2022-1003296?
GSD-2022-1003296 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
lkdtm/bugs: Check for the NULL pointer after calling kmalloc
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 v5.15.47 by commit 1aeeca2b8397e3805c16a4ff26bf3cc8485f9853, it was introduced in version v5.7 by commit ae2e1aad3e48e495878d9f149e437a308bfdaefa. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003296?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1003296?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003296 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1003296 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003296 in the wild and no public exploit code.