GSD-2021-1002384 iio: mma8452: Fix trigger reference couting
A reference counting bug in the MMA8452 IIO driver can lead to resource leaks or crashes, 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-2021-1002384?
GSD-2021-1002384 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 19 Dec 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
iio: mma8452: Fix trigger reference couting
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 v4.9.293 by commit fb75cc4740d81264cd5bcb0e17d961d018a8be96, it was introduced in version v4.2 by commit ae6d9ce05691bf79694074db7c7da980080548af. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002384?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1002384?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002384 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1002384 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002384 in the wild and no public exploit code.