GSD-2021-1001098 cfg80211: call cfg80211_leave_ocb when switching away from OCB
A potential security issue in the Linux kernel's cfg80211 module regarding OCB mode switching, with unproven impact.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1001098?
GSD-2021-1001098 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 8 Jul 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network.
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 v4.9.274 by commit d3a0d82d3f4747866f80d3f0732156c4b85226d2. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001098?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001098?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001098 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1001098 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001098 in the wild and no public exploit code.