GSD-2021-1000487 crypto: qat - ADF_STATUS_PF_RUNNING should be set after adf_dev_init
A state management error in the Linux Kernel QAT driver could lead to undefined behavior, requiring a patch to ensure correct device initialization status.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1000487?
GSD-2021-1000487 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 May 2021.
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 v4.9.269 by commit f4c4e07140687f42bfa40e091bb4a55d7960ce4d, it was introduced in version v4.7 by commit 25c6ffb249f612c56a48ce48a3887adf57b8f4bd. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000487?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000487?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000487 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1000487 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000487 in the wild and no public exploit code.