GSD-2021-1001314 igb: Fix use-after-free error during reset
A use-after-free vulnerability in the igb network driver during reset can lead to system crashes or potential code execution.
- 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-2021-1001314?
GSD-2021-1001314 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 v5.4.136 by commit 88e0720133d42d34851c8721cf5f289a50a8710f, it was introduced in version v4.12 by commit 7cc6fd4c60f267e17b0baef1580d7a6258c0a6f0. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001314?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001314?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001314 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-2021-1001314 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001314 in the wild and no public exploit code.