GSD-2021-1001697 iwlwifi: mvm: Fix possible NULL dereference
A NULL pointer dereference in the iwlwifi 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-2021-1001697?
GSD-2021-1001697 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
iwlwifi: mvm: Fix possible NULL dereference
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 v5.14.12 by commit 432d8185e9ffce97e3866ca71c39b0807a456920, it was introduced in version v5.14 by commit 7b3954a1d69a992a781e71036950f9254f8147f6. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001697?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001697?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001697 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1001697 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001697 in the wild and no public exploit code.