GSD-2021-1001032 usb: fix various gadgets null ptr deref on 10gbps cabling.
A null pointer dereference in the Linux Kernel USB gadget driver can cause a denial of service when handling 10gbps cabling.
- 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-2021-1001032?
GSD-2021-1001032 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
usb: fix various gadgets null ptr deref on 10gbps cabling.
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 f17aae7c4009160f0630a91842a281773976a5bc, it was introduced in version v4.6 by commit eaef50c760576bca70b87fdc26eb87a3660529f8. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001032?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001032?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001032 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1001032 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001032 in the wild and no public exploit code.