GSD-2021-1001088 net: ll_temac: Make sure to free skb when it is completely used
A memory leak in the ll_temac network driver can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1001088?
GSD-2021-1001088 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 30 Jun 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
net: ll_temac: Make sure to free skb when it is completely used
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 e8afe05bd359ebe12a61dbdc94c06c00ea3e8d4b. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001088?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001088?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001088 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is GSD-2021-1001088 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001088 in the wild and no public exploit code.