GSD-2023-1001427 of: overlay: fix null pointer dereferencing in find_dup_cset_node_entry() and find_dup_cset_prop()
A null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel overlay subsystem can cause a denial of service, 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-2023-1001427?
GSD-2023-1001427 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023.
Official description
of: overlay: fix null pointer dereferencing in find_dup_cset_node_entry() and find_dup_cset_prop()
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 v5.10.163 by commit 2b4af99b44861646013821019dd13a4ac48c0219, it was introduced in version v5.0 by commit 2fe0e8769df9fed5098daea7db933bc414c329d7. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001427?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001427?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001427 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1001427 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001427 in the wild and no public exploit code.