GSD-2021-1002784 phonet/pep: refuse to enable an unbound pipe
A flaw in the Linux kernel Phonet protocol allows local attackers to cause a denial of service by enabling an unbound pipe.
- 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-2021-1002784?
GSD-2021-1002784 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 v4.14.260 by commit 311601f114859d586d5ef8833d60d3aa23282161. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002784?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002784?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002784 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1002784 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002784 in the wild and no public exploit code.