GSD-2022-1001496 pinctrl: nomadik: Add missing of_node_put() in nmk_pinctrl_probe
A missing reference count decrement in the Nomadik pinctrl driver can lead to memory leaks and potential denial of service.
- 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-2022-1001496?
GSD-2022-1001496 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 24 Apr 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
pinctrl: nomadik: Add missing of_node_put() in nmk_pinctrl_probe
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 v5.16.19 by commit 9511c6018cd772668def8b034bc67269847e591a, it was introduced in version v3.9 by commit 32e67eee670e1254ee5ab41e2f454680acb9c17c. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1001496?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1001496?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1001496 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is GSD-2022-1001496 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1001496 in the wild and no public exploit code.