GSD-2021-1001449 watchdog: sc520_wdt: Fix possible use-after-free in wdt_turnoff()
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel watchdog driver allows local attackers to potentially execute code or escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1001449?
GSD-2021-1001449 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
watchdog: sc520_wdt: Fix possible use-after-free in wdt_turnoff()
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 v4.9.276 by commit b4565a8a2d6bffb05bfbec11399d261ec16fe373. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001449?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001449?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001449 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-2021-1001449 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001449 in the wild and no public exploit code.