GSD-2022-1006597 s390/dasd: fix Oops in dasd_alias_get_start_dev due to missing pavgroup
A null pointer dereference in the s390 DASD driver can cause a kernel Oops, leading to a denial of service on affected Linux systems.
- 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-2022-1006597?
GSD-2022-1006597 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 9 Oct 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
s390/dasd: fix Oops in dasd_alias_get_start_dev due to missing pavgroup
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 v5.4.215 by commit 2e473351400e3dd66f0b71eddcef82ee45a584c1, it was introduced in version v2.6.25 by commit 8e09f21574ea3028d5629e5de759e0b196c690c5. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006597?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006597?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006597 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1006597 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006597 in the wild and no public exploit code.