GSD-2021-1000210 can: mcp251xfd: mcp251xfd_probe(): fix an error pointer dereference in probe
A null pointer dereference in the MCP251xFD CAN driver probe function can cause a kernel crash, requiring a local attacker with hardware access or specific privileges to trigger.
- 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-2021-1000210?
GSD-2021-1000210 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
can: mcp251xfd: mcp251xfd_probe(): fix an error pointer dereference in probe
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 15f8f96ec7fc35024d4e03296e4d838fcea33d83, it was introduced in version v5.12 by commit cf8ee6de2543a0fa6d9471ddbb7216464a9681a1. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000210?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000210?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000210 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1000210 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000210 in the wild and no public exploit code.