GSD-2021-1000437 regmap: set debugfs_name to NULL after it is freed
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel regmap debugfs interface could allow local attackers to execute code or cause a denial of service.
- 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-2021-1000437?
GSD-2021-1000437 is an use after free 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
regmap: set debugfs_name to NULL after it is freed
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 d8897f7b2283a500666c85ef06e820df38ed7b52, it was introduced in version v5.4.90 by commit 480c5e9c7e4c76c01d5f1f7b73832d7b77e6b427. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000437?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000437?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000437 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.
Is GSD-2021-1000437 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000437 in the wild and no public exploit code.