GSD-2021-1000234 mt76: mt7615: Fix a dereference of pointer sta before it is null checked
A null pointer dereference in the mt7615 Wi-Fi driver can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.
- 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-2021-1000234?
GSD-2021-1000234 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
mt76: mt7615: Fix a dereference of pointer sta before it is null checked
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 v5.12.4 by commit 28d7cb12d403f7f49e0914fd39b869ce5521f726, it was introduced in version v5.12.4 by commit fb2e48febf56c8993c5355dd2084c3d36b70c110. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000234?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000234?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000234 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1000234 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000234 in the wild and no public exploit code.