GSD-2022-1006588 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 patch to prevent 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-2022-1006588?
GSD-2022-1006588 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 v5.10.146 by commit b3b41d4d95d3822b2e459ecbc80d030ea6aec5e7, it was introduced in version v5.10 by commit 12804793b17c0e19115a90d98f2f3df0cb79e233. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006588?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006588?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006588 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1006588 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006588 in the wild and no public exploit code.