GSD-2023-1000275 mac802154: fix missing INIT_LIST_HEAD in ieee802154_if_add()
A missing list initialization in the Linux kernel mac802154 subsystem can lead to a null pointer dereference and system crash.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1000275?
GSD-2023-1000275 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
mac802154: fix missing INIT_LIST_HEAD in ieee802154_if_add()
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 v5.4.227 by commit 1831d4540406708e48239cf38fd9c3b7ea98e08f, it was introduced in version v3.19 by commit fcf39e6e88e9492f6688ec8ba4e1be622b904232. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000275?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000275?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000275 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000275 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000275 in the wild and no public exploit code.