GSD-2021-1002285 net/mlx5e: nullify cq->dbg pointer in mlx5_debug_cq_remove()
A null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel mlx5 driver can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1002285?
GSD-2021-1002285 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 29 Nov 2021.
Official description
net/mlx5e: nullify cq->dbg pointer in mlx5_debug_cq_remove()
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 v5.10.82 by commit 471c492890557bd58f73314bb4ad85d5a8fd5026, it was introduced in version v5.10.75 by commit 4f7bddf8c5c01cac74373443b13a68e1c6723a94. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002285?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002285?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002285 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1002285 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002285 in the wild and no public exploit code.