GSD-2022-1005255 kernfs: fix potential NULL dereference in __kernfs_remove
A potential NULL dereference in the Linux kernel's kernfs subsystem can lead to a denial of service, 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-2022-1005255?
GSD-2022-1005255 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
kernfs: fix potential NULL dereference in __kernfs_remove
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 4a9f35b8729c5bf13ea671c908c17ed74c48fc50, it was introduced in version v5.17 by commit 393c3714081a53795bbff0e985d24146def6f57f. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005255?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005255?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005255 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1005255 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005255 in the wild and no public exploit code.