GSD-2021-1000096 tools/power turbostat: Fix offset overflow issue in index converting
An integer overflow in the Linux kernel turbostat tool can lead to a denial of service, requiring local access to exploit.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1000096?
GSD-2021-1000096 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
tools/power turbostat: Fix offset overflow issue in index converting
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 v5.11.20 by commit dbdf22fc825fdb1d97f23230064e0f9819471628, it was introduced in version v5.10 by commit 9972d5d84d76982606806b2ce887f70c2f8ba60a. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000096?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000096?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000096 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1000096 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000096 in the wild and no public exploit code.