GSD-2021-1001104 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 needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1001104?
GSD-2021-1001104 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 v4.14.238 by commit cb44de1ae03374b9d5c5b87247cef35f0eefdc04. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001104?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001104?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001104 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1001104 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001104 in the wild and no public exploit code.