GSD-2021-1000292 crypto: qat - ADF_STATUS_PF_RUNNING should be set after adf_dev_init
A race condition in the Linux Kernel QAT driver could lead to a denial of service due to incorrect status flag initialization.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1000292?
GSD-2021-1000292 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
crypto: qat - ADF_STATUS_PF_RUNNING should be set after adf_dev_init
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 1ea500ce6f7c9106e4a561d28e69215f3d451818, it was introduced in version v4.7 by commit 25c6ffb249f612c56a48ce48a3887adf57b8f4bd. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000292?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000292?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000292 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1000292 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000292 in the wild and no public exploit code.