GSD-2021-1002824 asix: fix uninit-value in asix_mdio_read()
An uninitialized value bug in the ASIX network driver may allow local attackers to read sensitive kernel memory.
- 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-2021-1002824?
GSD-2021-1002824 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
asix: fix uninit-value in asix_mdio_read()
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 v5.15.12 by commit d259f621c85949f30cc578cac813b82bb5169f56, it was introduced in version v4.9 by commit d9fe64e511144c1ee7d7555b4111f09dde9692ef. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002824?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002824?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002824 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1002824 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002824 in the wild and no public exploit code.