GSD-2021-1001750 dma-debug: prevent an error message from causing runtime problems
A flaw in the Linux kernel's dma-debug subsystem could cause runtime problems via error messages, potentially leading to denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1001750?
GSD-2021-1001750 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 19 Oct 2021.
Official description
dma-debug: prevent an error message from causing runtime problems
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 v5.14.9 by commit de4afec2d2946c92c62a15ab341c70b287289e6a. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001750?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001750?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001750 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is GSD-2021-1001750 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001750 in the wild and no public exploit code.