GSD-2021-1002709 media: mxl111sf: change mutex_init() location
A race condition in the mxl111sf media driver due to improper mutex initialization can lead to system instability or denial of service.
- 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-2021-1002709?
GSD-2021-1002709 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
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 v5.10.88 by commit b99bdf127af91d53919e96292c05f737c45ea59a, it was introduced in version v3.7 by commit 8572211842afc53c8450fb470f2b8d02ba7592e0. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002709?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002709?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002709 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1002709 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002709 in the wild and no public exploit code.