GSD-2021-1001663 nvme-rdma: destroy cm id before destroy qp to avoid use after free
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's nvme-rdma driver allows attackers to potentially execute code or cause a denial of service.
- 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-2021-1001663?
GSD-2021-1001663 is an use after free 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
nvme-rdma: destroy cm id before destroy qp to avoid use after free
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 v5.10.70 by commit ecf0dc5a904830c926a64feffd8e01141f89822f. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001663?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001663?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001663 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.
Is GSD-2021-1001663 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001663 in the wild and no public exploit code.