GSD-2021-1000994 regulator: rt4801: Fix NULL pointer dereference if priv->enable_gpios is NULL
A NULL pointer dereference in the rt4801 regulator driver can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.
- 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-2021-1000994?
GSD-2021-1000994 is a 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
regulator: rt4801: Fix NULL pointer dereference if priv->enable_gpios is NULL
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 ba8a26a7ce8617f9f3d6230de34b2302df086b41. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1000994?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1000994?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1000994 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1000994 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1000994 in the wild and no public exploit code.