GSD-2022-1005056 xfrm: policy: fix metadata dst->dev xmit null pointer dereference
A null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel xfrm policy allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1005056?
GSD-2022-1005056 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 16 Sep 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
xfrm: policy: fix metadata dst->dev xmit null pointer 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 v5.19.6 by commit e26d676c1f9f335510780b566a10475c47ce03d0, it was introduced in version v5.15 by commit 2d151d39073aff498358543801fca0f670fea981. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005056?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005056?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005056 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1005056 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005056 in the wild and no public exploit code.