GSD-2022-1006910 riscv: vdso: fix NULL deference in vdso_join_timens() when vfork

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A NULL pointer dereference in the Linux kernel RISC-V VDSO code allows local attackers to cause a system crash via vfork.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
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Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2022-1006910?

GSD-2022-1006910 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 14 Nov 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

riscv: vdso: fix NULL deference in vdso_join_timens() when vfork

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 v6.0.3 by commit f2419a6fbb4caf8cf3fe0ac7e4cf2e28127d04b4, it was introduced in version v5.19 by commit 3092eb45637573c5e435fbf5eaf9516316e5f9c6. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006910?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1006910?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006910 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1006910 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006910 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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