GSD-2021-1000580 net/smc: remove device from smcd_dev_list after failed device_add()

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A kernel bug in SMC device handling could lead to undefined behavior if device addition fails, requiring a patch to ensure proper cleanup.

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-2021-1000580?

GSD-2021-1000580 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 v5.10.42 by commit 8b2cdc004d21a7255f219706dca64411108f7897, it was introduced in version v4.19 by commit c6ba7c9ba43de1b57e9a53946e7ff988554c84ed. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000580?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2021-1000580?

No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000580 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2021-1000580 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000580 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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