# 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.

- **Severity:** Not scored
- **Exploited in the wild:** Not known
- **Login needed:** Not needed
- **Attackable:** Local or same network only
- **Victim action needed:** Not needed
- **Fix available:** No
- **Published:** 31 May 2021

## 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 | Ecosystem | 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.

## Fix prompt for AI coding agents

```text
Check this codebase for GSD-2021-1000210 and fix it if it is affected.

What it is: 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.
Exploitation: There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000210 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Affected packages and fixed versions:
- Kernel (Linux): affected all versions; no fix listed

Task:
1. Search the dependency manifests and lockfiles (for example package.json, package-lock.json, requirements.txt, poetry.lock, uv.lock, pom.xml, build.gradle, go.mod, Cargo.lock, Gemfile.lock) and any Dockerfiles for the affected packages, including transitive dependencies.
2. If an affected version is in use, upgrade it to the fixed version for its release line with the project's package manager, so the lockfile is regenerated. Prefer the smallest upgrade that fixes it.
3. If there is no fix, or the upgrade would break the build, do not guess: explain the risk and the safest workaround instead.
4. Run the tests and summarise what changed and why.
5. If nothing in the project is affected, say so and change nothing.

Reference: https://insights.sbomify.com/GSD-2021-1000210/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/GSD-2021-1000210/index.md)
```

## Sources

- OSV: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/GSD-2021-1000210

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