# GSD-2021-1000920: sch_cake: Fix out of bounds when parsing TCP options and header

> An out-of-bounds read in the Linux kernel's CAKE qdisc allows attackers to cause denial of service or potentially execute code via crafted TCP packets.

- **Severity:** Not scored
- **Exploited in the wild:** Not known
- **Login needed:** Not needed
- **Attackable:** Over the internet
- **Victim action needed:** Not needed
- **Fix available:** No
- **Published:** 30 Jun 2021

## What is GSD-2021-1000920?

GSD-2021-1000920 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 30 Jun 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

### Official description

sch_cake: Fix out of bounds when parsing TCP options and header

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 v5.4.128 by commit 4cefa061fc63f4d2dff5ab4083f43857cd7a2335, it was introduced in version v4.19 by commit 8b7138814f29933898ecd31dfc83e35a30ee69f5. For more details please see the references link.

## Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000920?

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


| Package | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed in |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `Kernel` | Linux | All versions | None |

## How do I fix GSD-2021-1000920?

No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000920 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

## Is GSD-2021-1000920 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000920 in the wild and no public exploit code.

## Fix prompt for AI coding agents

```text
Check this codebase for GSD-2021-1000920 and fix it if it is affected.

What it is: GSD-2021-1000920 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 30 Jun 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Exploitation: There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000920 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Affected packages and fixed versions:
- Kernel (Linux): affected all versions; no fix listed

Task:
1. Search the dependency manifests and lockfiles (for example package.json, package-lock.json, requirements.txt, poetry.lock, uv.lock, pom.xml, build.gradle, go.mod, Cargo.lock, Gemfile.lock) and any Dockerfiles for the affected packages, including transitive dependencies.
2. If an affected version is in use, upgrade it to the fixed version for its release line with the project's package manager, so the lockfile is regenerated. Prefer the smallest upgrade that fixes it.
3. If there is no fix, or the upgrade would break the build, do not guess: explain the risk and the safest workaround instead.
4. Run the tests and summarise what changed and why.
5. If nothing in the project is affected, say so and change nothing.

Reference: https://insights.sbomify.com/GSD-2021-1000920/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/GSD-2021-1000920/index.md)
```

## Sources

- OSV: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/GSD-2021-1000920

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Summaries are generated and may contain mistakes; the official description above is the record.