GSD-2021-1000536 net/smc: remove device from smcd_dev_list after failed device_add()
A kernel bug in SMC device handling could lead to undefined behavior or crashes if device addition fails, requiring a patch.
- 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-2021-1000536?
GSD-2021-1000536 is a 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/smc: remove device from smcd_dev_list after failed device_add()
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 40588782f1016c655ae1d302892f61d35af96842, it was introduced in version v4.19 by commit c6ba7c9ba43de1b57e9a53946e7ff988554c84ed. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000536?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000536?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000536 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1000536 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000536 in the wild and no public exploit code.