GSD-2021-1000610 netfilter: nft_set_pipapo_avx2: Add irq_fpu_usable() check, fallback to non-AVX2 version

Not scored Published

Missing FPU usability check in netfilter AVX2 code can cause kernel crashes, requiring a patch to prevent denial of service.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2021-1000610?

GSD-2021-1000610 is a denial of service 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

netfilter: nft_set_pipapo_avx2: Add irq_fpu_usable() check, fallback to non-AVX2 version

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 b1f45a26bd322525c14edd9504f6d46dfad679a4, it was introduced in version v5.7 by commit 7400b063969bdca4a06cd97f1294d765c8eecbe1. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000610?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2021-1000610?

No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000610 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.

Is GSD-2021-1000610 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000610 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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