# GSD-2021-1000553: tipc: skb_linearize the head skb when reassembling msgs

> A memory corruption vulnerability in the Linux kernel TIPC module allows remote attackers to cause denial of service or potentially execute code.

- **Severity:** Not scored
- **Exploited in the wild:** Not known
- **Login needed:** Not needed
- **Attackable:** Over the internet
- **Victim action needed:** Not needed
- **Fix available:** No
- **Published:** 4 Jun 2021

## What is GSD-2021-1000553?

GSD-2021-1000553 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 4 Jun 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

### Official description

tipc: skb_linearize the head skb when reassembling msgs

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 ace300eecbccaa698e2b472843c74a5f33f7dce8, it was introduced in version v4.3 by commit 45c8b7b175ceb2d542e0fe15247377bf3bce29ec. For more details please see the references link.

## Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000553?

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


| Package | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed in |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `Kernel` | Linux | All versions | None |

## How do I fix GSD-2021-1000553?

No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000553 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

## Is GSD-2021-1000553 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000553 in the wild and no public exploit code.

## Fix prompt for AI coding agents

```text
Check this codebase for GSD-2021-1000553 and fix it if it is affected.

What it is: GSD-2021-1000553 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 4 Jun 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Exploitation: There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000553 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Affected packages and fixed versions:
- Kernel (Linux): affected all versions; no fix listed

Task:
1. Search the dependency manifests and lockfiles (for example package.json, package-lock.json, requirements.txt, poetry.lock, uv.lock, pom.xml, build.gradle, go.mod, Cargo.lock, Gemfile.lock) and any Dockerfiles for the affected packages, including transitive dependencies.
2. If an affected version is in use, upgrade it to the fixed version for its release line with the project's package manager, so the lockfile is regenerated. Prefer the smallest upgrade that fixes it.
3. If there is no fix, or the upgrade would break the build, do not guess: explain the risk and the safest workaround instead.
4. Run the tests and summarise what changed and why.
5. If nothing in the project is affected, say so and change nothing.

Reference: https://insights.sbomify.com/GSD-2021-1000553/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/GSD-2021-1000553/index.md)
```

## Sources

- OSV: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/GSD-2021-1000553

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