GSD-2021-1000093 net: hso: fix NULL-deref on disconnect regression

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A NULL pointer dereference in the hso network driver can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.

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-2021-1000093?

GSD-2021-1000093 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

net: hso: fix NULL-deref on disconnect regression

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 v5.12.1 by commit 41c44e1f3112d7265dae522c026399b2a42d19ef, it was introduced in version v5.12 by commit 8a12f8836145ffe37e9c8733dce18c22fb668b66. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000093?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2021-1000093?

No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000093 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2021-1000093 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000093 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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