GSD-2021-1000709 serial: rp2: use 'request_firmware' instead of 'request_firmware_nowait'
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
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1000709?
GSD-2021-1000709 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 v4.4.271 by commit 1e04d5d5fe5e76af68f834e1941fcbfa439653be, it was introduced in version by commit . For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000709?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000709?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000709 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1000709 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000709 in the wild and no public exploit code.