GSD-2022-1005117 ice: Fix call trace with null VSI during VF reset
A null pointer dereference in the ice driver during VF reset can cause a kernel crash, requiring privileged access to trigger.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1005117?
GSD-2022-1005117 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
ice: Fix call trace with null VSI during VF reset
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 v5.19.4 by commit af1b0d1547dd1686ae842cac7f3678649a5cbd89, it was introduced in version v5.19 by commit efe41860008e57fb6b69855b4b93fdf34bc42798. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005117?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005117?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005117 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1005117 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005117 in the wild and no public exploit code.