GSD-2021-1001670 s390/qeth: fix NULL deref in qeth_clear_working_pool_list()
A NULL pointer dereference in the s390/qeth network driver can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.
- 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-2021-1001670?
GSD-2021-1001670 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
s390/qeth: fix NULL deref in qeth_clear_working_pool_list()
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 db94f89e1dadf693c15c2d60de0c34777cea5779, it was introduced in version v5.9 by commit eff73e16ee116f6eafa2be48fab42659a27cb453. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001670?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001670?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001670 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1001670 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001670 in the wild and no public exploit code.