GSD-2021-1000971 mm/memory-failure: make sure wait for page writeback in memory_failure
A race condition in the Linux kernel memory failure handler could lead to system instability or denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1000971?
GSD-2021-1000971 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 30 Jun 2021.
Official description
mm/memory-failure: make sure wait for page writeback in memory_failure
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 v5.10.46 by commit 9e379da727a7a031be9b877cde7b9c34a0fb8306, it was introduced in version v3.16 by commit 0bc1f8b0682caa39f45ce1e0228ebf43acb46111. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000971?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000971?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000971 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1000971 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000971 in the wild and no public exploit code.