GSD-2022-1007863 SUNRPC: Fix null-ptr-deref when xps sysfs alloc failed
A null pointer dereference in the Linux Kernel SUNRPC module can cause a system crash when sysfs allocation fails.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1007863?
GSD-2022-1007863 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 8 Dec 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SUNRPC: Fix null-ptr-deref when xps sysfs alloc failed
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 v6.0.8 by commit 7b189b0aa8dab14b49c31c65af8a982e96e25b62, it was introduced in version v5.14 by commit 2a338a543163ad6b42f4732396249cea6d3a33c8. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007863?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007863?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007863 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1007863 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007863 in the wild and no public exploit code.