GSD-2021-1002647 mac80211: track only QoS data frames for admission control
A logic error in Linux kernel mac80211 admission control tracking may allow unexpected behavior, though specific impact is unproven.
- 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-2021-1002647?
GSD-2021-1002647 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: track only QoS data frames for admission control
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 69f054d6642c8f6173724ce17e7ee3ff66b8f682, it was introduced in version v3.19 by commit 02219b3abca59fca81711bfe7ee78df7abad97ce. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002647?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002647?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002647 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1002647 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002647 in the wild and no public exploit code.