GSD-2021-1002315 net: dpaa2-eth: fix use-after-free in dpaa2_eth_remove
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel DPAA2 Ethernet driver allows local attackers to potentially execute code or escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1002315?
GSD-2021-1002315 is an use after free 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
net: dpaa2-eth: fix use-after-free in dpaa2_eth_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 v5.15.5 by commit 32d4686224744819ddcae58b666c21d2a4ef4c88, it was introduced in version v4.17 by commit 7472dd9f649958be6a8880ed439233c8414a7b34. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002315?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002315?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002315 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.
Is GSD-2021-1002315 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002315 in the wild and no public exploit code.