GSD-2021-1002683 scsi: scsi_debug: Sanity check block descriptor length in resp_mode_select()

Not scored Published

Missing sanity check in scsi_debug driver allows potential denial of service via malformed block descriptors.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not stated
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2021-1002683?

GSD-2021-1002683 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

scsi: scsi_debug: Sanity check block descriptor length in resp_mode_select()

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 b847ecff850719c46c95acd25a0d555dfd16e10d. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002683?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2021-1002683?

No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002683 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2021-1002683 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002683 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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