GSD-2021-1001438 net: fix uninit-value in caif_seqpkt_sendmsg
A local attacker can read uninitialized kernel memory via the CAIF protocol, potentially exposing sensitive data.
- 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-2021-1001438?
GSD-2021-1001438 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
net: fix uninit-value in caif_seqpkt_sendmsg
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 v4.9.277 by commit 5c6d8e2f7187b8e45a18c27acb7a3885f03ee3db, it was introduced in version v2.6.35 by commit bece7b2398d073d11b2e352405a3ecd3a1e39c60. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001438?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001438?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001438 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1001438 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001438 in the wild and no public exploit code.