GSD-2022-1006640 mtd: core: add missing of_node_get() in dynamic partitions code
A missing reference count increment in the Linux kernel MTD core can lead to a null pointer dereference and system crash.
- 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-2022-1006640?
GSD-2022-1006640 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 14 Nov 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
mtd: core: add missing of_node_get() in dynamic partitions code
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 v6.0.7 by commit 9e54ce00505d291ef88f2c05e5eef46269daf83c, it was introduced in version v6.0 by commit ad9b10d1eaada169bd764abcab58f08538877e26. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006640?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006640?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006640 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1006640 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006640 in the wild and no public exploit code.