GSD-2021-1002795 ipmi: ssif: initialize ssif_info->client early
A null pointer dereference in the Linux Kernel IPMI SSIF driver can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch.
- 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-2021-1002795?
GSD-2021-1002795 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: ssif: initialize ssif_info->client early
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 v5.4.169 by commit 8efd6a3391f7b0b19fb0c38e50add06ca30c94af, it was introduced in version v5.4 by commit c4436c9149c5d2bc0c49ab57ec85c75ea1c4d61c. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002795?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002795?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002795 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1002795 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002795 in the wild and no public exploit code.