GSD-2021-1002333 scsi: lpfc: Fix link down processing to address NULL pointer dereference
A NULL pointer dereference in the lpfc SCSI driver can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.
- 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-2021-1002333?
GSD-2021-1002333 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
scsi: lpfc: Fix link down processing to address NULL pointer dereference
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 28de48a7cea495ab48082d9ff4ef63f7cb4e563a. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002333?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002333?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002333 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1002333 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002333 in the wild and no public exploit code.