GSD-2022-1005134 fs/ntfs3: Fix NULL deref in ntfs_update_mftmirr
A NULL pointer dereference in the Linux kernel NTFS3 driver allows local attackers to cause a system crash.
- 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-2022-1005134?
GSD-2022-1005134 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
fs/ntfs3: Fix NULL deref in ntfs_update_mftmirr
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 bf6089dc01ba3194ab962105d7b85690843c256f, it was introduced in version v5.15 by commit 82cae269cfa953032fbb8980a7d554d60fb00b17. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005134?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005134?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005134 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1005134 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005134 in the wild and no public exploit code.