GSD-2021-1000980 net/mlx5e: Fix page reclaim for dead peer hairpin
A memory corruption flaw in the Linux kernel mlx5e driver allows attackers to cause denial of service or potentially execute code via hairpin page reclaim issues.
- 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-2021-1000980?
GSD-2021-1000980 is a memory corruption 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
net/mlx5e: Fix page reclaim for dead peer hairpin
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 be7f3f401d224e1efe8112b2fa8b837eeb8c5e52, it was introduced in version v4.19 by commit 4d8fcf216c90bc25e34ae2200aa8985ee3158898. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000980?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000980?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000980 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is GSD-2021-1000980 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000980 in the wild and no public exploit code.