GSD-2021-1000728 net: caif: add proper error handling

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The Linux kernel CAIF protocol lacks proper error handling, potentially leading to undefined behavior or crashes, requiring a kernel patch.

Exploited in the wild
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Attackable
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Victim action needed
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Fix
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What is GSD-2021-1000728?

GSD-2021-1000728 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Jun 2021.

Official description

net: caif: add proper error handling

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 v4.14.236 by commit 676d6d02de3f6b7f3a072b08d0dda819b09d31dd, it was introduced in version v3.3 by commit 7c18d2205ea76eef9674e59e1ecae4f332a53e9e. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000728?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2021-1000728?

No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000728 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2021-1000728 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000728 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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