GSD-2021-1000510 nvmet: fix memory leak in nvmet_alloc_ctrl()
A memory leak in the Linux kernel NVMe target driver can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1000510?
GSD-2021-1000510 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 May 2021.
Official description
nvmet: fix memory leak in nvmet_alloc_ctrl()
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 v5.10.40 by commit 4720f29acb3fe67aa8aa71e6b675b079d193aaeb, it was introduced in version v5.7 by commit 94a39d61f80fcd679debda11e1ca02b88d90e67e. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000510?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000510?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000510 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is GSD-2021-1000510 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000510 in the wild and no public exploit code.