GSD-2021-1002323 iavf: don't clear a lock we don't hold
A race condition in the iavf network driver allows clearing an unheld lock, potentially causing a kernel crash or denial of service.
- 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-2021-1002323?
GSD-2021-1002323 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
iavf: don't clear a lock we don't hold
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 c3db4fffb364ac7bf602de115afe69c32a46383c, it was introduced in version v4.17 by commit 640a8af5841fd66a26e26f5b9fb5476a3755852a. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002323?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002323?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002323 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1002323 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002323 in the wild and no public exploit code.