GSD-2021-1001085 mac80211: fix deadlock in AP/VLAN handling
A deadlock in the Linux kernel mac80211 subsystem allows local attackers to cause a denial of service.
- 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-2021-1001085?
GSD-2021-1001085 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
mac80211: fix deadlock in AP/VLAN handling
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 v5.12.13 by commit 8043903fcb72f545c52e3ec74d6fd82ef79ce7c5, it was introduced in version v5.12 by commit a05829a7222e9d10c416dd2dbbf3929fe6646b89. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001085?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001085?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001085 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1001085 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001085 in the wild and no public exploit code.