GSD-2021-1001161 net: fix uninit-value in caif_seqpkt_sendmsg
An uninitialized value vulnerability in the Linux Kernel CAIF protocol allows local attackers to potentially read sensitive kernel memory.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1001161?
GSD-2021-1001161 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 3 Aug 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
net: fix uninit-value in caif_seqpkt_sendmsg
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 v5.13.6 by commit d4c7797ab1517515f0d08b3bc1c6b48883889c54, it was introduced in version v2.6.35 by commit bece7b2398d073d11b2e352405a3ecd3a1e39c60. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001161?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001161?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001161 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1001161 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001161 in the wild and no public exploit code.