GSD-2023-1001986 efi: fix NULL-deref in init error path
A NULL pointer dereference in the Linux Kernel EFI init error path 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-2023-1001986?
GSD-2023-1001986 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
efi: fix NULL-deref in init error path
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 v6.1.7 by commit adc96d30f6503d30dc68670c013716f1d9fcc747, it was introduced in version v5.9 by commit 98086df8b70c06234a8f4290c46064e44dafa0ed. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001986?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001986?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001986 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1001986 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001986 in the wild and no public exploit code.