GSD-2021-1000679 serial: rp2: use 'request_firmware' instead of 'request_firmware_nowait'

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A change in the RP2 serial driver firmware loading mechanism was flagged as a potential security issue, though impact is unproven.

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

What is GSD-2021-1000679?

GSD-2021-1000679 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 v4.14.235 by commit 1cc57cb32c84e059bd158494f746b665fc14d1b1, it was introduced in version by commit . For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000679?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2021-1000679?

No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000679 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2021-1000679 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000679 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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