GSD-2022-1004971 binder: fix alloc->vma_vm_mm null-ptr dereference
A null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel binder driver allows local attackers to cause a denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1004971?
GSD-2022-1004971 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 16 Sep 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
binder: fix alloc->vma_vm_mm null-ptr dereference
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 v5.19.8 by commit b2a97babb0a510f8921891f9e70c5a5ef33cadac, it was introduced in version v5.19.6 by commit 7b0163c1b07b7ff1717aa975821c40df98786ddc. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004971?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004971?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004971 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1004971 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004971 in the wild and no public exploit code.