GSD-2022-1002117 clocksource/drivers/exynos_mct: Handle DTS with higher number of interrupts
A flaw in the Exynos MCT clocksource driver could cause a denial of service when handling device tree configurations with a high number of interrupts.
- 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-2022-1002117?
GSD-2022-1002117 is a denial of service 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
clocksource/drivers/exynos_mct: Handle DTS with higher number of interrupts
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 db9d00461bdf9a0567a899f2980cf47f4217476d, it was introduced in version v3.10 by commit 36ba5d527e9567ed303bad6e86a5f3c2723470f6. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002117?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1002117?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002117 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is GSD-2022-1002117 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002117 in the wild and no public exploit code.