GSD-2022-1004628 afs: Fix dynamic root getattr
A null pointer dereference in the AFS filesystem dynamic root getattr operation can cause a kernel crash, requiring a patch.
- 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-2022-1004628?
GSD-2022-1004628 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 v5.10.127 by commit 7b564e3254b7db5fbfbf11a824627a6c31b932b4, it was introduced in version v5.10.118 by commit 61a4cc41e5c1b77d05a12798f8032050aa75f3c8. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004628?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004628?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004628 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1004628 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004628 in the wild and no public exploit code.