GSD-2021-1001284 cgroup: verify that source is a string

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A missing type check in the Linux kernel cgroup subsystem could allow local attackers to cause a denial of service.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2021-1001284?

GSD-2021-1001284 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

cgroup: verify that source is a string

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 811763e3beb6c922d168e9f509ec593e9240842e, it was introduced in version v5.1 by commit 8d2451f4994fa60a57617282bab91b98266a00b1. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001284?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2021-1001284?

No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001284 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2021-1001284 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001284 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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