GSD-2021-1000345 bnxt_en: Fix RX consumer index logic in the error path.
A logic error in the Broadcom network driver's RX consumer index handling could lead to potential denial of service or instability.
- 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-2021-1000345?
GSD-2021-1000345 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
bnxt_en: Fix RX consumer index logic in the error path.
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 v5.10.37 by commit 4fcaad2b7dac3f16704f8118c7e481024ddbd3ed, it was introduced in version v5.1 by commit a1b0e4e684e9c300b9e759b46cb7a0147e61ddff. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000345?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000345?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000345 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1000345 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000345 in the wild and no public exploit code.