GSD-2022-1008200 RDMA/core: Fix null-ptr-deref in ib_core_cleanup()
A null pointer dereference in the Linux Kernel RDMA core cleanup function can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch.
- 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-2022-1008200?
GSD-2022-1008200 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/core: Fix null-ptr-deref in ib_core_cleanup()
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 af8fb5a0600e9ae29950e9422a032c3c22649ee5, it was introduced in version v4.3 by commit 03db3a2d81e6e84f3ed3cb9e087cae17d762642b. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1008200?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1008200?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1008200 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1008200 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1008200 in the wild and no public exploit code.