GSD-2021-1002778 hamradio: improve the incomplete fix to avoid NPD
A null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel hamradio subsystem allows local attackers to cause a denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1002778?
GSD-2021-1002778 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 30 Dec 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
hamradio: improve the incomplete fix to avoid NPD
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 v4.9.295 by commit 83ba6ec97c74fb1a60f7779a26b6a94b28741d8a. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002778?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002778?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002778 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1002778 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002778 in the wild and no public exploit code.