GSD-2021-1000958 usb: fix various gadget panics on 10gbps cabling
A flaw in the Linux kernel USB gadget driver causes system panics when connected to 10Gbps cabling, leading to denial of service.
- 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-2021-1000958?
GSD-2021-1000958 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
usb: fix various gadget panics 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 v5.10.44 by commit b972eff874637402ddc4a7dd11fb22538a0b6d28. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000958?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000958?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000958 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-2021-1000958 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000958 in the wild and no public exploit code.