GSD-2021-1000851 isdn: mISDN: netjet: Fix crash in nj_probe:
A crash in the mISDN netjet driver can cause a denial of service, 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-2021-1000851?
GSD-2021-1000851 is a denial of service 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
isdn: mISDN: netjet: Fix crash in nj_probe:
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 v4.14.237 by commit a0a37e4454ca1c0b424edc2c9c2487c2c46a1be6. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000851?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000851?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000851 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is GSD-2021-1000851 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000851 in the wild and no public exploit code.