GSD-2021-1000196 nvmet-rdma: Fix NULL deref when SEND is completed with error
A NULL pointer dereference in the Linux kernel's nvmet-rdma driver can cause a denial of service when a SEND operation completes with an error.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1000196?
GSD-2021-1000196 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
nvmet-rdma: Fix NULL deref when SEND is completed with error
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 v5.12.5 by commit 5bdb34466ad8370546dfa0497594fb1d6f2fed90, it was introduced in version v5.9 by commit ca0f1a8055be2a04073af435dc68419334481638. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000196?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000196?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000196 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1000196 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000196 in the wild and no public exploit code.