GSD-2021-1001169 scsi: target: Fix NULL dereference on XCOPY completion
A NULL pointer dereference in the Linux Kernel SCSI target subsystem can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1001169?
GSD-2021-1001169 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
scsi: target: Fix NULL dereference on XCOPY completion
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 e7732c5a19a15a62b0b23fd683a639b0483e1f40, it was introduced in version v5.13 by commit 39ae3edda325e9cf9e978c9788affe88231f3b34. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001169?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001169?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001169 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1001169 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001169 in the wild and no public exploit code.