GSD-2022-1004261 afs: Fix dynamic root getattr
A null pointer dereference in the AFS filesystem dynamic root getattr operation can cause a kernel crash, requiring a local attacker to trigger the fault.
- 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-2022-1004261?
GSD-2022-1004261 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 Jul 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
afs: Fix dynamic root getattr
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 v5.18.8 by commit 7844ceada44eca740d31beb3d97b8511b1ca0a9b, it was introduced in version v5.18 by commit 2aeb8c86d49967552394d5e723f87454cb53f501. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004261?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004261?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004261 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1004261 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004261 in the wild and no public exploit code.