GSD-2021-1000273 sched/fair: Fix shift-out-of-bounds in load_balance()
A shift-out-of-bounds error in the Linux kernel scheduler can lead to a denial of service, requiring a kernel patch.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1000273?
GSD-2021-1000273 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 May 2021.
Official description
sched/fair: Fix shift-out-of-bounds in load_balance()
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 805cea93e66ca7deaaf6ad3b67224ce47c104c2f, it was introduced in version v5.10 by commit 5a7f555904671c0737819fe4d19bd6143de3f6c0. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000273?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000273?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000273 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1000273 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000273 in the wild and no public exploit code.