GSD-2021-1001719 ixgbe: Fix NULL pointer dereference in ixgbe_xdp_setup
A NULL pointer dereference in the ixgbe 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-2021-1001719?
GSD-2021-1001719 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
ixgbe: Fix NULL pointer dereference in ixgbe_xdp_setup
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 v5.14.10 by commit 2744341dd52e935344ca1b4bf189ba0d182a3e8e, it was introduced in version v5.0 by commit 4a9b32f30f805ca596d76605903a48eab58e0b88. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001719?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001719?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001719 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1001719 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001719 in the wild and no public exploit code.