GSD-2021-1001304 atm: iphase: fix possible use-after-free in ia_module_exit()

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A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel ATM iphase driver allows local attackers to potentially execute code or escalate privileges.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
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Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2021-1001304?

GSD-2021-1001304 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

atm: iphase: fix possible use-after-free in ia_module_exit()

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 v5.10.51 by commit e759ff76ebbbfcdcf83b6634c54dc47828573d8b. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001304?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2021-1001304?

No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001304 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-2021-1001304 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001304 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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