GSD-2021-1002796 ipmi: fix initialization when workqueue allocation fails
A null pointer dereference in the IPMI driver initialization can cause a system crash if workqueue allocation fails.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1002796?
GSD-2021-1002796 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 30 Dec 2021.
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 v5.4.169 by commit 8467c8cb94a406cc0c54d9306b61d0db86c94048, it was introduced in version v5.4.164 by commit 648813c26d64e005fba943cf3ed19dff19db1cc4. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002796?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002796?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002796 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1002796 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002796 in the wild and no public exploit code.