GSD-2021-1001891 dma-debug: fix sg checks in debug_dma_map_sg()

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A bug in Linux kernel DMA debug checks could cause a denial of service, requiring the debug feature to be enabled.

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Fix
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What is GSD-2021-1001891?

GSD-2021-1001891 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 28 Oct 2021.

Official description

dma-debug: fix sg checks in debug_dma_map_sg()

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 v5.14.15 by commit 2b7d598b9651c182b4b71923a00d3f904aff21ed, it was introduced in version v2.6.31 by commit 884d05970bfbc3db368f23460dc4ce63257f240d. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001891?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2021-1001891?

No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001891 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2021-1001891 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001891 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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