GSD-2021-1001612 enetc: Fix illegal access when reading affinity_hint
A null pointer dereference in the enetc network driver can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1001612?
GSD-2021-1001612 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 19 Oct 2021.
Official description
enetc: Fix illegal access when reading affinity_hint
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 v5.4.150 by commit 4c4c3052911b577920353a7646e4883d5da40c28, it was introduced in version v5.1 by commit d4fd0404c1c95b17880f254ebfee3485693fa8ba. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001612?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001612?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001612 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1001612 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001612 in the wild and no public exploit code.