GSD-2021-1002518 scsi: pm80xx: Do not call scsi_remove_host() in pm8001_alloc()
A potential issue in the Linux kernel's pm80xx SCSI driver where scsi_remove_host is called during allocation, possibly leading to instability or denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1002518?
GSD-2021-1002518 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 19 Dec 2021.
Official description
scsi: pm80xx: Do not call scsi_remove_host() in pm8001_alloc()
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 1e434d2687e8bc0b3cdc9dd093c0e9047c0b4add, it was introduced in version v5.10 by commit 05c6c029a44d9f43715577e33e95eba87f44d285. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002518?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002518?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002518 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1002518 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002518 in the wild and no public exploit code.