GSD-2021-1001201 scsi: megaraid_sas: Fix resource leak in case of probe failure
A resource leak in the megaraid_sas driver during probe failure can lead to denial of service, requiring a kernel patch.
- 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-2021-1001201?
GSD-2021-1001201 is a denial of service 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: megaraid_sas: Fix resource leak in case of probe failure
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 v5.13.4 by commit e623f79691c5104317669ab36ec316a90c05062f. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001201?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001201?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001201 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is GSD-2021-1001201 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001201 in the wild and no public exploit code.