GSD-2021-1002133 nvme-tcp: fix possible req->offset corruption
A potential memory corruption issue in the Linux kernel NVMe-TCP driver could lead to undefined behavior, requiring a kernel patch.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1002133?
GSD-2021-1002133 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 14 Nov 2021. It can be exploited over the network.
Official description
nvme-tcp: fix possible req->offset corruption
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 v5.14.16 by commit c7752ec9ad39708c85859ada3417d85bc4b6cf69, it was introduced in version v5.8 by commit db5ad6b7f8cdd6d78efef62a1557461d0cbaee54. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002133?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002133?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002133 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-2021-1002133 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002133 in the wild and no public exploit code.