GSD-2021-1002644 mac80211: validate extended element ID is present
Missing validation of extended element IDs in the Linux kernel mac80211 subsystem can lead to potential security issues, requiring a kernel patch.
- 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-2021-1002644?
GSD-2021-1002644 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 27 Dec 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
mac80211: validate extended element ID is present
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 v4.19.222 by commit 03029bb044ccee60adbc93e70713f3ae58abc3a1, it was introduced in version v4.19 by commit 41cbb0f5a29592874355e4159489eb08337cd50e. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002644?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002644?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002644 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1002644 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002644 in the wild and no public exploit code.