GSD-2022-1003903 ipw2x00: Fix potential NULL dereference in libipw_xmit()
A potential NULL pointer dereference in the libipw_xmit function of the ipw2x00 driver could lead to 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-2022-1003903?
GSD-2022-1003903 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
ipw2x00: Fix potential NULL dereference in libipw_xmit()
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 v4.19.247 by commit 167affc11781d7d35c4c3a7630a549ac74dd0b21. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003903?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1003903?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003903 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1003903 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003903 in the wild and no public exploit code.