GSD-2022-1000564 dmaengine: ptdma: Fix the error handling path in pt_core_init()

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A flaw in the Linux kernel ptdma driver error handling path could lead to resource leaks or instability, 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-2022-1000564?

GSD-2022-1000564 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 27 Feb 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

dmaengine: ptdma: Fix the error handling path in pt_core_init()

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 v5.16.11 by commit d7de1e4820c5a42441ff7276174c8c0e63575c1b, it was introduced in version v5.15 by commit fa5d823b16a9442d609617abeec31da8b6afa224. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000564?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1000564?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000564 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1000564 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000564 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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