GSD-2022-1005233 staging: fbtft: core: set smem_len before fb_deferred_io_init call
A null pointer dereference in the fbtft 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-2022-1005233?
GSD-2022-1005233 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
staging: fbtft: core: set smem_len before fb_deferred_io_init call
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 v5.19.2 by commit 6ae6abe240306f878557d6eadd950a2e2561f59f, it was introduced in version v5.19 by commit 856082f021a28221db2c32bd0531614a8382be67. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005233?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005233?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005233 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1005233 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005233 in the wild and no public exploit code.