GSD-2021-1001989 net: batman-adv: fix error handling
An error handling flaw in the batman-adv networking module of the Linux kernel requires patching to prevent potential undefined behavior.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1001989?
GSD-2021-1001989 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 14 Nov 2021.
Official description
net: batman-adv: fix error handling
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 v4.19.215 by commit fbf150b16a3635634b7dfb7f229d8fcd643c6c51, it was introduced in version v2.6.38 by commit c6c8fea29769d998d94fcec9b9f14d4b52b349d3. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001989?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001989?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001989 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1001989 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001989 in the wild and no public exploit code.