GSD-2021-1001659 crypto: ccp - fix resource leaks in ccp_run_aes_gcm_cmd()
Resource leaks in the Linux Kernel CCP driver can lead to denial of service, requiring a kernel patch to fix.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1001659?
GSD-2021-1001659 is a denial of service 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
crypto: ccp - fix resource leaks in ccp_run_aes_gcm_cmd()
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 17ccc64e4fa5d3673528474bfeda814d95dc600a, it was introduced in version v4.12 by commit 36cf515b9bbe298e1ce7384620f0d4ec45ad3328. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001659?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001659?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001659 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is GSD-2021-1001659 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001659 in the wild and no public exploit code.