GSD-2021-1001574 mcb: fix error handling in mcb_alloc_bus()
An error handling flaw in the Linux Kernel's mcb_alloc_bus function was fixed, with potential but unproven security impact.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1001574?
GSD-2021-1001574 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 19 Oct 2021.
Official description
mcb: fix error handling in mcb_alloc_bus()
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 66f74ba9be9daf9c47fface6af3677f602774f6b, it was introduced in version v4.7 by commit 5d9e2ab9fea4cdf0a2522f5cbed2e7fbb220d757. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001574?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001574?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001574 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1001574 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001574 in the wild and no public exploit code.