GSD-2022-1007865 RDMA/hns: Fix NULL pointer problem in free_mr_init()
A NULL pointer dereference in the Linux Kernel RDMA driver can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.
- 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-2022-1007865?
GSD-2022-1007865 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
RDMA/hns: Fix NULL pointer problem in free_mr_init()
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 0e23e85d86b78e734dd6654f1b69fbaeb5534c81, it was introduced in version v5.18 by commit 70f92521584f1d1e8268311ee84413307b0fdea8. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007865?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007865?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007865 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1007865 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007865 in the wild and no public exploit code.