GSD-2021-1001275 scsi: megaraid_sas: Fix resource leak in case of probe failure
A resource leak in the megaraid_sas driver during probe failure can lead to denial of service, 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-2021-1001275?
GSD-2021-1001275 is a denial of service 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
scsi: megaraid_sas: Fix resource leak in case of probe failure
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 v5.10.52 by commit 0680db6f41920b2c91c7df3cc9cd5968701a6f74. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001275?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001275?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001275 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is GSD-2021-1001275 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001275 in the wild and no public exploit code.