GSD-2021-1002227 NFC: reorder the logic in nfc_{un,}register_device

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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-2021-1002227?

GSD-2021-1002227 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 v4.9.291 by commit ff169909eac9e00bf1aa0af739ba6ddfb1b1d135, it was introduced in version v3.10 by commit be055b2f89b5842f41363b5655a33dffb51a8294. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002227?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2021-1002227?

No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002227 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2021-1002227 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002227 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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