GSD-2022-1007009 ata: libahci_platform: Sanity check the DT child nodes number

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Missing sanity check on device tree child nodes in the Linux kernel AHCI platform driver can lead to a 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-2022-1007009?

GSD-2022-1007009 is a denial of service 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

ata: libahci_platform: Sanity check the DT child nodes number

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 v5.15.75 by commit eecb5ccc84a15336a06a1acb931de954d2936608. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007009?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1007009?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007009 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

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Is GSD-2022-1007009 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007009 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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