GSD-2021-1000241 i2c: xiic: fix reference leak when pm_runtime_get_sync fails
A reference leak in the xiic I2C driver can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service, affecting Linux kernel users.
- 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-2021-1000241?
GSD-2021-1000241 is a denial of service 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
i2c: xiic: fix reference leak when pm_runtime_get_sync fails
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 a42ac16e6573f19c78f556ea292f5b534fcc4514, it was introduced in version v5.6 by commit 10b17004a74c384c6f410af355b0d6d7a168f613. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000241?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000241?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000241 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is GSD-2021-1000241 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000241 in the wild and no public exploit code.