GSD-2021-1000200 ACPI: scan: Fix a memory leak in an error handling path
A memory leak in the Linux Kernel ACPI scan error handling path can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service.
- 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-2021-1000200?
GSD-2021-1000200 is a memory corruption 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
ACPI: scan: Fix a memory leak in an error handling path
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 a7e17a8d421ae23c920240625b4413c7b94d94a4, it was introduced in version v5.12 by commit eb50aaf960e3bedfef79063411ffd670da94b84b. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000200?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000200?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000200 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is GSD-2021-1000200 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000200 in the wild and no public exploit code.