GSD-2021-1000186 net: hso: fix NULL-deref on disconnect regression
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 stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1000186?
GSD-2021-1000186 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 May 2021.
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 v5.4.115 by commit d7fad2ce15bdbbd0fec3ebe999fd7cab2267f53e, it was introduced in version v5.4.112 by commit 4a2933c88399c0ebc738db39bbce3ae89786d723. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000186?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000186?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000186 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1000186 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000186 in the wild and no public exploit code.