GSD-2022-1004977 iio: light: cm3605: Fix an error handling path in cm3605_probe()
A bug in the cm3605 light sensor driver's error handling path could lead to resource leaks or instability, requiring a kernel patch.
- 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-2022-1004977?
GSD-2022-1004977 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 16 Sep 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
iio: light: cm3605: Fix an error handling path in cm3605_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 v5.19.8 by commit 3f7f49d8135cfe137c81316af64678f4dca1b82b, it was introduced in version v5.16 by commit 0d31d91e614505803a0788b92f9f1a83178d8a9a. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004977?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004977?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004977 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1004977 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004977 in the wild and no public exploit code.