GSD-2021-1000660 serial: rp2: use 'request_firmware' instead of 'request_firmware_nowait'
An automated ID flags a potential security issue in the Linux kernel serial driver, though impact is unproven.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1000660?
GSD-2021-1000660 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 4 Jun 2021.
Official description
serial: rp2: use 'request_firmware' instead of 'request_firmware_nowait'
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 v4.19.193 by commit 35265552c7fe9553c75e324c80f45e28ff14eb6e, it was introduced in version by commit . For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000660?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000660?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000660 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1000660 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000660 in the wild and no public exploit code.