GSD-2021-1002787 ipmi: fix initialization when workqueue allocation fails
A null pointer dereference in the Linux Kernel IPMI driver can cause a system crash if workqueue allocation fails during initialization.
- 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-2021-1002787?
GSD-2021-1002787 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
ipmi: fix initialization when workqueue allocation fails
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 v4.19.223 by commit eb84855d3e8799b67cdbadc7a5c53997cbfc3580, it was introduced in version v4.19.220 by commit 36fbc46a792969650a44702ddd2143fe722e4d00. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002787?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002787?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002787 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1002787 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002787 in the wild and no public exploit code.