GSD-2021-1001859 net: dsa: microchip: Added the condition for scheduling ksz_mib_read_work
A potential issue in the Microchip DSA driver regarding work scheduling, with unproven security impact, fixed in the Linux kernel.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1001859?
GSD-2021-1001859 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 28 Oct 2021.
Official description
net: dsa: microchip: Added the condition for scheduling ksz_mib_read_work
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 v5.10.75 by commit f2e1de075018cf71bcd7d628e9f759cb8540b0c3, it was introduced in version v5.7 by commit 469b390e1ba330e888175e55d78573db2e9a8cb4. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001859?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001859?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001859 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1001859 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001859 in the wild and no public exploit code.