GSD-2021-1000904 IB/mlx5: Fix initializing CQ fragments buffer
A bug in the Linux Kernel InfiniBand driver initialization requires patching to ensure correct buffer handling, though specific security impact is unproven.
- 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-2021-1000904?
GSD-2021-1000904 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
IB/mlx5: Fix initializing CQ fragments buffer
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 v5.4.126 by commit e3ecd9c09fcc10cf6b2bc67e2990c397c40a8c26, it was introduced in version v4.17 by commit 388ca8be00370db132464e27f745b8a0add19fcb. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000904?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000904?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000904 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1000904 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000904 in the wild and no public exploit code.