GSD-2021-1000501 RDMA/rxe: Clear all QP fields if creation failed

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The Linux kernel RDMA/rxe driver fails to clear Queue Pair fields upon creation failure, potentially leaving inconsistent state.

Exploited in the wild
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Login needed
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Attackable
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Victim action needed
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Fix
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What is GSD-2021-1000501?

GSD-2021-1000501 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 May 2021.

Official description

RDMA/rxe: Clear all QP fields if creation failed

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 v5.12.7 by commit 03344e843ab6dd3b3f2cadfb65ed910590856c70, it was introduced in version v4.8 by commit 8700e3e7c4857d28ebaa824509934556da0b3e76. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000501?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2021-1000501?

No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000501 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2021-1000501 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000501 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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