GSD-2022-1003062 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.
- 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-2022-1003062?
GSD-2022-1003062 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 v5.17.14 by commit 36339ea7bae4943be01c8e9545e46e334591fecd, it was introduced in version v5.12 by commit 8bcac4011ebe0dbdd46fd55b036ee855c95702d3. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003062?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1003062?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003062 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1003062 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003062 in the wild and no public exploit code.