GSD-2022-1006296 rose: check NULL rose_loopback_neigh->loopback

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A null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel's Rose protocol implementation 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-2022-1006296?

GSD-2022-1006296 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

rose: check NULL rose_loopback_neigh->loopback

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 v4.9.327 by commit 76885373129b13df35ecc9b4ee86ea5840f12133, it was introduced in version v4.9.248 by commit edc9b3113b50f3f2af7a1a803a026e903c947800. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006296?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1006296?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006296 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1006296 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006296 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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