GSD-2021-1001101 net: qed: Fix memcpy() overflow of qed_dcbx_params()
A memcpy overflow in the qed network driver can lead to memory corruption, potentially causing denial of service or code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1001101?
GSD-2021-1001101 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 8 Jul 2021.
Official description
net: qed: Fix memcpy() overflow of qed_dcbx_params()
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 b84996d966f61bf8c2e99fab43f43f939ff29063. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001101?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001101?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001101 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-2021-1001101 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001101 in the wild and no public exploit code.