GSD-2021-1002494 mt76: mt7915: fix NULL pointer dereference in mt7915_get_phy_mode
A NULL pointer dereference in the mt7915 Wi-Fi 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-2021-1002494?
GSD-2021-1002494 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 19 Dec 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
mt76: mt7915: fix NULL pointer dereference in mt7915_get_phy_mode
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 v5.10.84 by commit 932b338f4e5c4cb0c2ed640da3bced1e63620198, it was introduced in version v5.8 by commit 37f4ca907c462d7c8a1ac9e7e3473681b5f893dd. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002494?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002494?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002494 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1002494 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002494 in the wild and no public exploit code.