GSD-2022-1002347 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-2022-1002347?
GSD-2022-1002347 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 v4.19.238 by commit 0067ba448f1c29ca06e5aee00d8506889ed1f9d0, it was introduced in version v3.9 by commit 32e67eee670e1254ee5ab41e2f454680acb9c17c. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002347?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1002347?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002347 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-2022-1002347 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002347 in the wild and no public exploit code.