GSD-2021-1002805 ipmi: fix initialization when workqueue allocation fails
A null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel IPMI driver during initialization can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1002805?
GSD-2021-1002805 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 v5.10.89 by commit 8b745616ba8f2db389a59e5678fdbe28ad5883bf, it was introduced in version v5.10.84 by commit f717f29e84688b0327ae6e51fabaf397fbcd18d3. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002805?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002805?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002805 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1002805 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002805 in the wild and no public exploit code.