GSD-2021-1001205 misc: alcor_pci: fix null-ptr-deref when there is no PCI bridge
A null pointer dereference in the Alcor PCI driver can cause a system crash when no PCI bridge is present, 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-2021-1001205?
GSD-2021-1001205 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
misc: alcor_pci: fix null-ptr-deref when there is no PCI bridge
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 09d154990ca82d14aed2b72796f6c8845e2e605d. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001205?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001205?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001205 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1001205 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001205 in the wild and no public exploit code.