GSD-2022-1007486 ata: libahci_platform: Sanity check the DT child nodes number
Missing sanity check on Device Tree child nodes in libahci_platform can lead to a denial of service in the Linux Kernel.
- 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-2022-1007486?
GSD-2022-1007486 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 v4.19.262 by commit 6e93beeeda78a880faf29c63c5dcc615356911b3. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007486?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007486?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007486 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is GSD-2022-1007486 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007486 in the wild and no public exploit code.