GSD-2021-1001243 usb: hso: fix error handling code of hso_create_net_device
An error handling flaw in the hso USB network driver could lead to undefined behavior, requiring a kernel patch for mitigation.
- 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-2021-1001243?
GSD-2021-1001243 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 3 Aug 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network.
Official description
usb: hso: fix error handling code of hso_create_net_device
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 v5.10.54 by commit 115e4f5b64ae8d9dd933167cafe2070aaac45849, it was introduced in version v5.9 by commit 5fcfb6d0bfcda17f0d0656e4e5b3710af2bbaae5. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001243?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001243?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001243 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1001243 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001243 in the wild and no public exploit code.