GSD-2021-1001172 ACPI: fix NULL pointer dereference
A NULL pointer dereference in the Linux Kernel ACPI subsystem can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.
- 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-2021-1001172?
GSD-2021-1001172 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
ACPI: fix NULL pointer dereference
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 ccf23a0888077a25a0793a746c3941db2a7562e4. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001172?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001172?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001172 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1001172 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001172 in the wild and no public exploit code.