GSD-2023-1000218 can: af_can: fix NULL pointer dereference in can_rcv_filter
A NULL pointer dereference in the Linux Kernel CAN subsystem allows local attackers to cause a system crash.
- 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-2023-1000218?
GSD-2023-1000218 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
can: af_can: fix NULL pointer dereference in can_rcv_filter
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 v5.10.159 by commit c42221efb1159d6a3c89e96685ee38acdce86b6f, it was introduced in version v5.10.28 by commit 1a5751d58b14195f763b8c1d9ef33fb8a93e95e7. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000218?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000218?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000218 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000218 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000218 in the wild and no public exploit code.