GSD-2023-1001979 wifi: mac80211: fix initialization of rx->link and rx->link_sta
A null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel Wi-Fi subsystem can cause a system crash, 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-2023-1001979?
GSD-2023-1001979 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 13 Feb 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
wifi: mac80211: fix initialization of rx->link and rx->link_sta
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 v6.1.8 by commit a57c981d9f24d2bd89eaa76dc477e8ca252e22e8, it was introduced in version v6.1 by commit ccdde7c74ffd7e8bdd3cf685bbfa41231c8e3131. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001979?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001979?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001979 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1001979 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001979 in the wild and no public exploit code.