GSD-2021-1002779 phonet/pep: refuse to enable an unbound pipe
A null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel Phonet protocol 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-2021-1002779?
GSD-2021-1002779 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
phonet/pep: refuse to enable an unbound pipe
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 b10c7d745615a092a50c2e03ce70446d2bec2aca. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002779?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002779?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002779 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1002779 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002779 in the wild and no public exploit code.