GSD-2021-1002531 media: v4l2-core: fix VIDIOC_DQEVENT handling on non-x86
A bug in Linux Kernel v4l2-core VIDIOC_DQEVENT handling on non-x86 architectures may cause unexpected behavior, requiring a kernel patch.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1002531?
GSD-2021-1002531 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
media: v4l2-core: fix VIDIOC_DQEVENT handling on non-x86
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 v5.15.6 by commit 75fa2dadb7c26010eef19185eaff40c960a185fd, it was introduced in version v5.14 by commit c344f07aa1b4ba38ca8fabe407a2afe2f436323c. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002531?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002531?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002531 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1002531 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002531 in the wild and no public exploit code.