GSD-2022-1002101 ASoC: codecs: wcd934x: Add missing of_node_put() in wcd934x_codec_parse_data
A missing reference count decrement in the wcd934x codec 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-2022-1002101?
GSD-2022-1002101 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
ASoC: codecs: wcd934x: Add missing of_node_put() in wcd934x_codec_parse_data
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 v5.10.110 by commit 1f24716e38220fc9e52e208d20591d2bc9b7f020, it was introduced in version v5.6 by commit a61f3b4f476eceb25274161e5a53a8d18e42610b. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002101?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1002101?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002101 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-2022-1002101 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002101 in the wild and no public exploit code.