GSD-2021-1000617 cxgb4: avoid accessing registers when clearing filters
A potential security issue in the cxgb4 driver involving register access during filter clearing, with unproven impact.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1000617?
GSD-2021-1000617 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 4 Jun 2021.
Official description
cxgb4: avoid accessing registers when clearing filters
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 v5.4.124 by commit 0bf49b3c8d8b3a43ce09f1b2db70e5484d31fcdf, it was introduced in version v5.2 by commit b1a79360ee862f8ada4798ad2346fa45bb41b527. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000617?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000617?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000617 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1000617 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000617 in the wild and no public exploit code.