GSD-2021-1001093 cfg80211: call cfg80211_leave_ocb when switching away from OCB
The Linux kernel fails to properly leave OCB mode when switching interfaces, potentially causing state inconsistencies in wireless networking.
- 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-2021-1001093?
GSD-2021-1001093 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 8 Jul 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
cfg80211: call cfg80211_leave_ocb when switching away from OCB
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 v4.4.274 by commit c49b86ba5a25541531c501c4fa3c6a53bf8160ff. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001093?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001093?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001093 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1001093 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001093 in the wild and no public exploit code.