GSD-2021-1001221 wl1251: Fix possible buffer overflow in wl1251_cmd_scan
A buffer overflow in the wl1251 Wi-Fi driver allows potential code execution or denial of service, requiring a kernel patch.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1001221?
GSD-2021-1001221 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 3 Aug 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network.
Official description
wl1251: Fix possible buffer overflow in wl1251_cmd_scan
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 v5.13.3 by commit 40af3960a15339e8bbd3be50c3bc7b35e1a0b6ea. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001221?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001221?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001221 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is GSD-2021-1001221 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001221 in the wild and no public exploit code.