GSD-2021-1002517 i40e: Fix NULL pointer dereference in i40e_dbg_dump_desc
A NULL pointer dereference in the i40e network driver debug function can cause a system crash, requiring privileged access to trigger.
- 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-2021-1002517?
GSD-2021-1002517 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
i40e: Fix NULL pointer dereference in i40e_dbg_dump_desc
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 v5.10.85 by commit e5b7fb2198abc50058f1a29c395b004f76ab1c83, it was introduced in version v3.12 by commit 02e9c290814cc143ceccecb14eac3e7a05da745e. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002517?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002517?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002517 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1002517 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002517 in the wild and no public exploit code.