GSD-2021-1001012 bonding: init notify_work earlier to avoid uninitialized use
A null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel bonding 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-2021-1001012?
GSD-2021-1001012 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
bonding: init notify_work earlier to avoid uninitialized use
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 v5.12.11 by commit cf3f90b7b5abc2154c3c611b6846b265932f47ce. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001012?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001012?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001012 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1001012 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001012 in the wild and no public exploit code.