GSD-2021-1002221 usb: host: ohci-tmio: check return value after calling platform_get_resource()
A missing return value check in the ohci-tmio USB host driver can lead to a null pointer dereference and system crash.
- 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-2021-1002221?
GSD-2021-1002221 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 29 Nov 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
usb: host: ohci-tmio: check return value after calling platform_get_resource()
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 28e016e02118917e50a667bc72fb80098cf2b460. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002221?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002221?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002221 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1002221 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002221 in the wild and no public exploit code.