GSD-2022-1004949 ata: libata-core: fix NULL pointer deref in ata_host_alloc_pinfo()
A NULL pointer dereference in the Linux kernel's libata-core module can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.
- 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-2022-1004949?
GSD-2022-1004949 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
ata: libata-core: fix NULL pointer deref in ata_host_alloc_pinfo()
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 v4.9.320 by commit ca4693e6e06e4fd2b240c0fec47aa2498c94848e. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004949?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004949?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004949 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1004949 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004949 in the wild and no public exploit code.