GSD-2022-1006933 nilfs2: fix NULL pointer dereference at nilfs_bmap_lookup_at_level()
A NULL pointer dereference in the nilfs2 filesystem allows local attackers to cause a system crash.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1006933?
GSD-2022-1006933 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
nilfs2: fix NULL pointer dereference at nilfs_bmap_lookup_at_level()
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 v6.0.2 by commit 037e760a4a009e9545a51e87c98c22d9aaf32df7. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006933?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006933?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006933 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1006933 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006933 in the wild and no public exploit code.