GSD-2022-1007016 media: cx88: Fix a null-ptr-deref bug in buffer_prepare()
A null pointer dereference in the cx88 media driver 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-2022-1007016?
GSD-2022-1007016 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
media: cx88: Fix a null-ptr-deref bug in buffer_prepare()
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 v5.15.75 by commit 6f21976095c1e92454ab030976f95f40d652351b. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007016?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007016?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007016 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1007016 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007016 in the wild and no public exploit code.