GSD-2021-1001310 netrom: Decrease sock refcount when sock timers expire

Not scored Published

A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel netrom module allows attackers to cause denial of service or potentially execute code.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2021-1001310?

GSD-2021-1001310 is an use after free vulnerability in Kernel, published on 3 Aug 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

netrom: Decrease sock refcount when sock timers expire

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 v5.4.136 by commit 25df44e90ff5959b5c24ad361b648504a7e39ef3, it was introduced in version v5.0 by commit 63346650c1a94a92be61a57416ac88c0a47c4327. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001310?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2021-1001310?

No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001310 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-2021-1001310 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001310 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Is GSD-2021-1001310 in your software?

Upload an SBOM and sbomify checks it against every vulnerability here, every day.

Check your SBOMs for free