GSD-2021-1000027 ixgbe: Fix NULL pointer dereference in ethtool loopback test
A NULL pointer dereference in the ixgbe ethtool loopback test can cause a kernel crash, requiring local privileged access to exploit.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1000027?
GSD-2021-1000027 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 May 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ixgbe: Fix NULL pointer dereference in ethtool loopback test
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 v5.11.16 by commit 758d19098df4b0bbca9f40d6ae6c82c9c18b9bba, it was introduced in version v5.11 by commit b02e5a0ebb172c8276cea3151942aac681f7a4a6. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000027?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000027?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000027 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1000027 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000027 in the wild and no public exploit code.