GSD-2021-1000967 scsi: core: Fix error handling of scsi_host_alloc()

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An error handling flaw in the Linux kernel SCSI core was fixed, with unproven security impact.

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Fix
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What is GSD-2021-1000967?

GSD-2021-1000967 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 30 Jun 2021.

Official description

scsi: core: Fix error handling of scsi_host_alloc()

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 7a696ce1d5d16a33a6cd6400bbcc0339b2460e11. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000967?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2021-1000967?

No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000967 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2021-1000967 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000967 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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