PT-2021-30046
Published
2021-10-19
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Updated
2021-10-19
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Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux Kernel versions prior to v5.4.153
Description
The issue is related to a NULL dereference in the
fifo set limit() function. It was introduced in version v2.6.27 and fixed in version v5.4.153. The actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven.Recommendations
For Linux Kernel versions prior to v5.4.153, update to version v5.4.153 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the
fifo set limit() function until a patch is available.Vendors
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