GSD-2021-1002298 staging: rtl8723bs: remove possible deadlock when disconnect (v2)
A potential deadlock in the rtl8723bs Wi-Fi driver can cause a denial of service when disconnecting, affecting Linux kernel users.
- 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-2021-1002298?
GSD-2021-1002298 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
staging: rtl8723bs: remove possible deadlock when disconnect (v2)
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 3a53d9ad9bc3408ad7f0424d60d25381f9fa6c81. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002298?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002298?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002298 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1002298 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002298 in the wild and no public exploit code.