GSD-2022-1006479 sfc: fix null pointer dereference in efx_hard_start_xmit
A null pointer dereference in the sfc network driver can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel upgrade to fix.
- 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-2022-1006479?
GSD-2022-1006479 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 9 Oct 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
sfc: fix null pointer dereference in efx_hard_start_xmit
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 v6.0 by commit 0a242eb2913a4aa3d6fbdb86559f27628e9466f3, it was introduced in version v5.10 by commit 12804793b17c0e19115a90d98f2f3df0cb79e233. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006479?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006479?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006479 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1006479 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006479 in the wild and no public exploit code.