GSD-2022-1005131 iavf: Fix NULL pointer dereference in iavf_get_link_ksettings
A NULL pointer dereference in the iavf network driver 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-2022-1005131?
GSD-2022-1005131 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
iavf: Fix NULL pointer dereference in iavf_get_link_ksettings
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 b305c7e9363f5a174ee08ac5f056e4b209f0325b, it was introduced in version v5.17 by commit 209f2f9c718138ddbd8586e5a1463bd079a17241. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005131?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005131?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005131 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1005131 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005131 in the wild and no public exploit code.