GSD-2022-1005512 fs/ntfs3: Fix NULL deref in ntfs_update_mftmirr
A NULL pointer dereference in the Linux kernel NTFS3 driver can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1005512?
GSD-2022-1005512 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Sep 2022.
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 v5.15.63 by commit 8e8e1a84dac7a3d2b432162a70d7fb6a75960772, it was introduced in version v5.15 by commit 82cae269cfa953032fbb8980a7d554d60fb00b17. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005512?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005512?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005512 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1005512 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005512 in the wild and no public exploit code.