GSD-2021-1001971 comedi: ni_usb6501: fix NULL-deref in command paths
A NULL pointer dereference in the ni_usb6501 driver allows local attackers to cause a system crash.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1001971?
GSD-2021-1001971 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 14 Nov 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
comedi: ni_usb6501: fix NULL-deref in command paths
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 v4.14.255 by commit df7b1238f3b599a0b9284249772cdfd1ea83a632, it was introduced in version v3.18 by commit a03bb00e50ab4c07107da58a52a0bff7943f360c. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001971?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001971?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001971 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1001971 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001971 in the wild and no public exploit code.