GSD-2023-1001891 net: fix NULL pointer in skb_segment_list
A NULL pointer dereference in the Linux kernel's skb_segment_list function can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1001891?
GSD-2023-1001891 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 13 Feb 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
net: fix NULL pointer in skb_segment_list
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 v6.1.10 by commit 888dad6f3e85e3b2f8389bd6478f181efc72534d, it was introduced in version v5.6 by commit 3a1296a38d0cf62bffb9a03c585cbd5dbf15d596. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001891?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001891?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001891 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1001891 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001891 in the wild and no public exploit code.