GSD-2021-1002237 i40e: Fix NULL ptr dereference on VSI filter sync
A NULL pointer dereference in the i40e network driver can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.
- 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-2021-1002237?
GSD-2021-1002237 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
i40e: Fix NULL ptr dereference on VSI filter sync
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 78f2a9e831f9610e3655a0be5e675e1aa2472089, it was introduced in version v3.12 by commit 41c445ff0f482bb6e6b72dcee9e598e20575f743. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002237?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002237?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002237 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1002237 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002237 in the wild and no public exploit code.