GSD-2021-1002443 net: ethernet: dec: tulip: de4x5: fix possible array overflows in type3_infoblock()

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A potential array overflow in the de4x5 Ethernet driver could allow attackers to cause memory corruption, leading to denial of service or code execution.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not stated
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not stated
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2021-1002443?

GSD-2021-1002443 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 19 Dec 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network.

Official description

net: ethernet: dec: tulip: de4x5: fix possible array overflows in type3_infoblock()

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 v5.4.164 by commit 57247f7035393c12a5819c589d52b6ee3edde8aa. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002443?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2021-1002443?

No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002443 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is GSD-2021-1002443 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002443 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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