GSD-2022-1008183 net, neigh: Fix null-ptr-deref in neigh_table_clear()
A null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel's neighbor table clearing function can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1008183?
GSD-2022-1008183 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 8 Dec 2022.
Official description
net, neigh: Fix null-ptr-deref in neigh_table_clear()
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 v5.4.224 by commit b49f6b2f21f543d4dc88fb7b1ec2adccb822f27c, it was introduced in version v5.4.212 by commit 51be9dd391fd25872b95708a0250f2f7722d2d8e. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1008183?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1008183?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1008183 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1008183 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1008183 in the wild and no public exploit code.