GSD-2021-1001560 sctp: break out if skb_header_pointer returns NULL in sctp_rcv_ootb
A null pointer dereference in the Linux Kernel SCTP implementation can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch.
- 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-2021-1001560?
GSD-2021-1001560 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 19 Oct 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
sctp: break out if skb_header_pointer returns NULL in sctp_rcv_ootb
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 v4.19.209 by commit 8c630a7b4f9dec63f08bd881ab77984a724a5124, it was introduced in version v4.8 by commit 3acb50c18d8d6650f10919464ade4dcdaf41d62f. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001560?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001560?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001560 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1001560 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001560 in the wild and no public exploit code.