GSD-2022-1007160 nilfs2: fix NULL pointer dereference at nilfs_bmap_lookup_at_level()

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A NULL pointer dereference in the nilfs2 filesystem can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not stated
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not stated
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2022-1007160?

GSD-2022-1007160 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 14 Nov 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network.

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 v5.15.74 by commit 1e512c65b4adcdbdf7aead052f2162b079cc7f55. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007160?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1007160?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007160 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1007160 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007160 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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