GSD-2023-1002049 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-2023-1002049?
GSD-2023-1002049 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 v5.15.92 by commit 046de74f9af92ae9ffce75fa22a1795223f4fb54, it was introduced in version v5.6 by commit 3a1296a38d0cf62bffb9a03c585cbd5dbf15d596. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1002049?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1002049?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1002049 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1002049 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1002049 in the wild and no public exploit code.