GSD-2021-1001386 scsi: core: Fix bad pointer dereference when ehandler kthread is invalid
A null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel SCSI subsystem can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.
- 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-2021-1001386?
GSD-2021-1001386 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
scsi: core: Fix bad pointer dereference when ehandler kthread is invalid
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 v4.19.198 by commit e1bd3fac2baa3d5c04375980c1d5263a3335af92, it was introduced in version v4.19.195 by commit 2dc85045ae65b9302a1d2e2ddd7ce4c030153a6a. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001386?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001386?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001386 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1001386 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001386 in the wild and no public exploit code.