GSD-2021-1002241 scsi: advansys: Fix kernel pointer leak

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A kernel pointer leak in the advansys SCSI driver allows attackers to read sensitive kernel memory, potentially aiding further exploitation.

Exploited in the wild
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Login needed
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Attackable
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Victim action needed
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Fix
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What is GSD-2021-1002241?

GSD-2021-1002241 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 29 Nov 2021.

Official description

scsi: advansys: Fix kernel pointer leak

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 5612287991debe310c914600599bd59511ababfb. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002241?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2021-1002241?

No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002241 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2021-1002241 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002241 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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