GSD-2022-1002719 soc: bcm: Check for NULL return of devm_kzalloc()
A missing NULL check in the Broadcom SoC driver can cause a kernel crash, leading to denial of service for local attackers.
- 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-2022-1002719?
GSD-2022-1002719 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 28 Jun 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
soc: bcm: Check for NULL return of devm_kzalloc()
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 v5.18.3 by commit b48b98743b568bb219152ba2e15af6ef0d3d8a9b, it was introduced in version v5.12 by commit 8bcac4011ebe0dbdd46fd55b036ee855c95702d3. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002719?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1002719?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002719 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1002719 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002719 in the wild and no public exploit code.