GSD-2021-1001021 drm: Lock pointer access in drm_master_release()

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A race condition in the Linux Kernel DRM subsystem allows local attackers to cause a denial of service via unlocked pointer access.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2021-1001021?

GSD-2021-1001021 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

drm: Lock pointer access in drm_master_release()

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 dfedcac75b81e617b3a554c76e817d7961637a33. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001021?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2021-1001021?

No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001021 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2021-1001021 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001021 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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