GSD-2021-1001773 net: encx24j600: check error in devm_regmap_init_encx24j600
Missing error check in the encx24j600 network driver can lead to a null pointer dereference and system crash.
- 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-2021-1001773?
GSD-2021-1001773 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 28 Oct 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
net: encx24j600: check error in devm_regmap_init_encx24j600
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 v4.4.290 by commit 66358471fa75a713fd76bc8a4bd74cb14cd50a4f, it was introduced in version v4.4 by commit 04fbfce7a222327b97ca165294ef19f0faa45960. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001773?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001773?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001773 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1001773 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001773 in the wild and no public exploit code.