GSD-2023-1001747 wifi: mac80211: sdata can be NULL during AMPDU start
A null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel Wi-Fi subsystem can cause a system crash during AMPDU start, requiring a kernel patch.
- 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-2023-1001747?
GSD-2023-1001747 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 Jan 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
wifi: mac80211: sdata can be NULL during AMPDU start
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 v5.15.90 by commit a12fd43bd175fa52c82f9740179d38c34ca1b62e. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001747?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001747?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001747 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1001747 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001747 in the wild and no public exploit code.