GSD-2021-1001732 mac80211: fix use-after-free in CCMP/GCMP RX

Not scored Published

A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's mac80211 module allows attackers to potentially execute code or cause a denial of service via wireless network traffic.

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-2021-1001732?

GSD-2021-1001732 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

mac80211: fix use-after-free in CCMP/GCMP RX

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 27d3eb5616ee2c0a3b30c3fa34813368ed1f3dc9, it was introduced in version v5.13 by commit bf30ca922a0c0176007e074b0acc77ed345e9990. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001732?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2021-1001732?

No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001732 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-2021-1001732 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001732 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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