GSD-2021-1001650 hwmon: (mlxreg-fan) Return non-zero value when fan current state is enforced from sysfs
A logic error in the mlxreg-fan driver fails to return an error when fan state is enforced, potentially affecting system monitoring accuracy.
- 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-2021-1001650?
GSD-2021-1001650 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 19 Oct 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
hwmon: (mlxreg-fan) Return non-zero value when fan current state is enforced from sysfs
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 v5.10.71 by commit 76bbb482d33bfcd7e9070ecf594c9ec73e01c930, it was introduced in version v4.19 by commit 65afb4c8e7e4e7e74b28efa1df62da503ca3e7a6. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001650?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001650?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001650 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1001650 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001650 in the wild and no public exploit code.