GSD-2022-1005994 firmware: arm_scpi: Ensure scpi_info is not assigned if the probe fails
A null pointer dereference in the ARM SCPI firmware driver can cause a kernel crash if the probe fails, leading to denial of service.
- 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-2022-1005994?
GSD-2022-1005994 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
firmware: arm_scpi: Ensure scpi_info is not assigned if the probe fails
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 v5.4.211 by commit 18048cba444a7c41dbf42c180d6b46606fc24c51. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005994?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1005994?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005994 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1005994 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005994 in the wild and no public exploit code.