GSD-2021-1002204 ice: check whether PTP is initialized in ice_ptp_release()
A null pointer dereference in the Intel ice network driver can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch.
- 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-2021-1002204?
GSD-2021-1002204 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
ice: check whether PTP is initialized in ice_ptp_release()
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 v5.15 by commit fd1b5beb177a8372cea2a0d014835491e4886f77, it was introduced in version v5.15 by commit 4dd0d5c33c3ebf24a07cae6141648aeb7ba56072. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002204?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002204?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002204 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1002204 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002204 in the wild and no public exploit code.