GSD-2022-1005466 xfrm: policy: fix metadata dst->dev xmit null pointer dereference
A null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel xfrm policy code 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-2022-1005466?
GSD-2022-1005466 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
xfrm: policy: fix metadata dst->dev xmit null pointer 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 v5.15.64 by commit 96f2758a6d028d1ac08616de9c3c7ff2a122ecf1, it was introduced in version v5.15 by commit 2d151d39073aff498358543801fca0f670fea981. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005466?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005466?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005466 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1005466 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005466 in the wild and no public exploit code.