GSD-2021-1002541 net: stmmac: Disable Tx queues when reconfiguring the interface
A race condition in the stmmac network driver during interface reconfiguration can lead to system instability or denial of service.
- 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-2021-1002541?
GSD-2021-1002541 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
net: stmmac: Disable Tx queues when reconfiguring the interface
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 a92f0eebb8dc008b9e8c51c6f7b8c93b27a29a43, it was introduced in version v5.13 by commit 5fabb01207a2d3439a6abe1d08640de9c942945f. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002541?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002541?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002541 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1002541 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002541 in the wild and no public exploit code.