GSD-2021-1002218 NFC: reorder the logic in nfc_{un,}register_device
A logic ordering issue in Linux Kernel NFC device registration may lead to undefined behavior or instability, requiring a kernel patch.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1002218?
GSD-2021-1002218 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 29 Nov 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network.
Official description
NFC: reorder the logic in nfc_{un,}register_device
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 v4.4.293 by commit 5ef16d2d172ee56714cff37cd005b98aba08ef5a, it was introduced in version v3.10 by commit be055b2f89b5842f41363b5655a33dffb51a8294. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002218?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002218?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002218 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1002218 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002218 in the wild and no public exploit code.