GSD-2021-1000420 bnxt_en: Fix RX consumer index logic in the error path.
A logic error in the Broadcom network driver's RX consumer index handling was fixed, with unproven security impact.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1000420?
GSD-2021-1000420 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 May 2021.
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 v5.4.119 by commit b1523e4ba293b2a32d9fabaf70c1dcaa6e3e2847, it was introduced in version v5.1 by commit a1b0e4e684e9c300b9e759b46cb7a0147e61ddff. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000420?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000420?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000420 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1000420 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000420 in the wild and no public exploit code.