GSD-2022-1005236 usb: xhci_plat_remove: avoid NULL dereference
A NULL pointer dereference in the Linux kernel xHCI platform driver can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch.
- 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-2022-1005236?
GSD-2022-1005236 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
usb: xhci_plat_remove: avoid NULL 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 v5.19.2 by commit 371a8af4f26e06b4d51d893b4436f520b48d07fd, it was introduced in version v5.19 by commit 4736ebd7fcaff1eb8481c140ba494962847d6e0a. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005236?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005236?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005236 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1005236 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005236 in the wild and no public exploit code.