GSD-2021-1001227 virtio-net: Add validation for used length
Missing validation in the virtio-net driver could allow a malicious device to cause a denial of service in the Linux kernel.
- 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-2021-1001227?
GSD-2021-1001227 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
virtio-net: Add validation for used length
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 ba710baa1cc1b17a0483f7befe03e696efd17292. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001227?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001227?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001227 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1001227 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001227 in the wild and no public exploit code.