GSD-2021-1000529 net: lantiq: fix memory corruption in RX ring
A memory corruption vulnerability in the Lantiq network driver allows attackers to potentially execute code or cause 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-2021-1000529?
GSD-2021-1000529 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 4 Jun 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
net: lantiq: fix memory corruption in RX ring
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 v5.12.9 by commit 46dd4abced3cb2c912916f4a5353e0927db0c4a2, it was introduced in version v4.20 by commit fe1a56420cf2ec28c8eceef672b87de0bbe1a260. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000529?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000529?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000529 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is GSD-2021-1000529 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000529 in the wild and no public exploit code.