GSD-2021-1001183 netfilter: nf_tables: Fix dereference of null pointer flow
A null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel netfilter subsystem can cause a denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1001183?
GSD-2021-1001183 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 3 Aug 2021.
Official description
netfilter: nf_tables: Fix dereference of null pointer flow
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 v5.13.5 by commit 70a5a1950cca02c5cd161bb3846b4d983eed97d3, it was introduced in version v5.13.2 by commit 09b1f676e2e0bbff67c568672c565c6f31470157. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001183?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001183?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001183 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1001183 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001183 in the wild and no public exploit code.