GSD-2021-1000844 usb: fix various gadgets null ptr deref on 10gbps cabling.

Not scored Published

A null pointer dereference in the Linux Kernel USB gadget driver can cause a denial of service when handling 10gbps cabling.

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-2021-1000844?

GSD-2021-1000844 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

usb: fix various gadgets null ptr deref on 10gbps cabling.

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 beb1e67a5ca8d69703c776db9000527f44c0c93c, it was introduced in version v4.6 by commit eaef50c760576bca70b87fdc26eb87a3660529f8. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000844?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2021-1000844?

No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000844 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2021-1000844 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000844 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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