GSD-2022-1005763 xfrm: policy: fix metadata dst->dev xmit null pointer dereference
A null pointer dereference in the Linux Kernel xfrm policy allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1005763?
GSD-2022-1005763 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Sep 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, 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 v5.10.140 by commit 2761612bcde9776dd93ce60ce55ef0b7c7329153, it was introduced in version v5.10.118 by commit 5b7f84b1f9f46327360a64c529433fa0d68cc3f4. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005763?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005763?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005763 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1005763 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005763 in the wild and no public exploit code.