GSD-2021-1000838 bonding: init notify_work earlier to avoid uninitialized use
A null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel bonding driver can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1000838?
GSD-2021-1000838 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 30 Jun 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
bonding: init notify_work earlier to avoid uninitialized use
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 v4.9.273 by commit e7e1ef6a9b7699c5315c0687fe695a2b8ed4c142. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000838?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000838?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000838 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1000838 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000838 in the wild and no public exploit code.