GSD-2022-1008010 SUNRPC: Fix null-ptr-deref when xps sysfs alloc failed

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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-2022-1008010?

GSD-2022-1008010 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 v5.15.78 by commit d59722d088a9d86ce6d9d39979e5d1d669d249f7, it was introduced in version v5.14 by commit 2a338a543163ad6b42f4732396249cea6d3a33c8. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1008010?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1008010?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1008010 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1008010 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1008010 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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