GSD-2023-1000321 mac802154: fix missing INIT_LIST_HEAD in ieee802154_if_add()
A missing list initialization in the Linux kernel mac802154 module can cause a null pointer dereference, leading to a system crash.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1000321?
GSD-2023-1000321 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 v4.19.269 by commit f00c84fb1635c27ba24ec5df65d5bd7d7dc00008, it was introduced in version v3.19 by commit fcf39e6e88e9492f6688ec8ba4e1be622b904232. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000321?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000321?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000321 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000321 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000321 in the wild and no public exploit code.