GSD-2022-1004085 ipw2x00: Fix potential NULL dereference in libipw_xmit()

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A potential NULL dereference in the libipw_xmit function of the ipw2x00 driver could lead to a denial of service.

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-2022-1004085?

GSD-2022-1004085 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 v4.9.318 by commit 1ff6b0727c8988f25eeb670b6c038c1120bb58dd. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004085?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1004085?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004085 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1004085 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004085 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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