GSD-2023-1000945 fs/ntfs3: Add null pointer check to attr_load_runs_vcn
A missing null pointer check in the Linux Kernel NTFS3 driver can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.
- 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-2023-1000945?
GSD-2023-1000945 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
fs/ntfs3: Add null pointer check to attr_load_runs_vcn
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 v5.15.87 by commit ea6b3598406c58c5d09b6f4328e09616c077597f. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000945?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000945?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000945 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000945 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000945 in the wild and no public exploit code.