GSD-2022-1007542 nilfs2: fix NULL pointer dereference at nilfs_bmap_lookup_at_level()
A NULL pointer dereference in the nilfs2 filesystem can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch to mitigate.
- 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-2022-1007542?
GSD-2022-1007542 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 v4.19.262 by commit fe8015680f383ea1dadec76972894dfabf8aefaa. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007542?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007542?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007542 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1007542 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007542 in the wild and no public exploit code.