GSD-2022-1005672 netfilter: nf_tables: fix null deref due to zeroed list head

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A null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel netfilter subsystem allows local attackers to cause a denial of service.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2022-1005672?

GSD-2022-1005672 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Sep 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

netfilter: nf_tables: fix null deref due to zeroed list head

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 v5.15.61 by commit 8a2df34b5bf652566f2889d9fa321f3b398547ef, it was introduced in version v3.16 by commit 55dd6f93076bb82aa8911191125418dcfcbf2c9b. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005672?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1005672?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005672 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1005672 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005672 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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