GSD-2021-1000503 platform/x86: ideapad-laptop: fix a NULL pointer dereference
A NULL pointer dereference in the ideapad-laptop kernel driver can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.
- 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-2021-1000503?
GSD-2021-1000503 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
platform/x86: ideapad-laptop: fix a NULL pointer dereference
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 beab753fe3b4e087411a850a64c6cd748544d8a1, it was introduced in version v5.12 by commit ff36b0d953dc4cbc40a72945920ff8e805f1b0da. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000503?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000503?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000503 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1000503 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000503 in the wild and no public exploit code.