GSD-2021-1002680 media: mxl111sf: change mutex_init() location
A race condition in the mxl111sf media driver due to incorrect mutex initialization location could lead to system instability or denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1002680?
GSD-2021-1002680 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 27 Dec 2021.
Official description
media: mxl111sf: change mutex_init() location
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 v5.4.168 by commit 96f182c9f48b984447741f054ec301fdc8517035, it was introduced in version v3.7 by commit 8572211842afc53c8450fb470f2b8d02ba7592e0. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002680?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002680?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002680 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1002680 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002680 in the wild and no public exploit code.