GSD-2021-1002234 cfg80211: call cfg80211_stop_ap when switch from P2P_GO type

Not scored Published

The Linux kernel fails to stop access point mode when switching from P2P GO, potentially allowing unauthorized network access or state inconsistencies.

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-2021-1002234?

GSD-2021-1002234 is a missing authorization 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

cfg80211: call cfg80211_stop_ap when switch from P2P_GO type

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 v4.14.256 by commit 4e458abbb4a523f1413bfe15c079cf4e24c15b21, it was introduced in version v3.6 by commit ac800140c20e7ae51117e71289065bedd4930fc2. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002234?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2021-1002234?

No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002234 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is GSD-2021-1002234 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002234 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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