GSD-2022-1008254 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-2022-1008254?
GSD-2022-1008254 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 v4.19.265 by commit b736592de2aa53aee2d48d6b129bc0c892007bbe, it was introduced in version v4.19.257 by commit 05fdce1ae744dee43c9181fd063c9c0db4f777f2. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1008254?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1008254?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1008254 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1008254 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1008254 in the wild and no public exploit code.