GSD-2023-1002265 gsmi: fix null-deref in gsmi_get_variable
A null pointer dereference in the gsmi driver can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1002265?
GSD-2023-1002265 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 13 Feb 2023.
Official description
gsmi: fix null-deref in gsmi_get_variable
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 v4.19.271 by commit 32313c11bdc8a02c577abaf865be3664ab30410a, it was introduced in version v3.0 by commit 74c5b31c6618f01079212332b2e5f6c42f2d6307. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1002265?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1002265?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1002265 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1002265 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1002265 in the wild and no public exploit code.