GSD-2021-1001250 igb: Fix use-after-free error during reset

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A use-after-free vulnerability in the igb network driver during reset allows local attackers to cause denial of service or potentially execute code.

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-2021-1001250?

GSD-2021-1001250 is an use after free 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

igb: Fix use-after-free error during reset

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 f153664d8e70c11d0371341613651e1130e20240, it was introduced in version v4.12 by commit 7cc6fd4c60f267e17b0baef1580d7a6258c0a6f0. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001250?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2021-1001250?

No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001250 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is GSD-2021-1001250 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001250 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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