GSD-2021-1001997 xhci: Fix command ring pointer corruption while aborting a command
A memory corruption vulnerability in the Linux kernel xHCI driver allows local attackers to cause denial of service or potentially execute code.
- 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-2021-1001997?
GSD-2021-1001997 is a memory corruption 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
xhci: Fix command ring pointer corruption while aborting a command
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 v5.4.155 by commit 01c2dcb67e71c351006dd17cbba86c26b7f61eaf. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001997?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001997?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001997 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is GSD-2021-1001997 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001997 in the wild and no public exploit code.