GSD-2021-1000797 nvmet: fix freeing unallocated p2pmem
A bug in the Linux Kernel NVMe target driver could cause a crash by freeing unallocated memory, potentially leading to denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1000797?
GSD-2021-1000797 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 25 Jun 2021.
Official description
nvmet: fix freeing unallocated p2pmem
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 v5.12.10 by commit 8a452d62e7cea3c8a2676a3b89a9118755a1a271, it was introduced in version v5.8 by commit c6e3f13398123a008cd2ee28f93510b113a32791. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000797?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000797?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000797 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1000797 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000797 in the wild and no public exploit code.