GSD-2021-1002557 net: ethernet: dec: tulip: de4x5: fix possible array overflows in type3_infoblock()
A potential array overflow in the de4x5 Ethernet driver could allow attackers to cause memory corruption, potentially leading to denial of service or code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1002557?
GSD-2021-1002557 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 19 Dec 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network.
Official description
net: ethernet: dec: tulip: de4x5: fix possible array overflows in type3_infoblock()
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 v5.15.7 by commit 40e35c77448e25de86a0a908a715142919307263. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002557?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002557?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002557 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is GSD-2021-1002557 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002557 in the wild and no public exploit code.