GSD-2022-1007981 i2c: piix4: Fix adapter not be removed in piix4_remove()
A bug in the piix4 i2c driver fails to remove the adapter during removal, potentially causing resource leaks or instability in the Linux kernel.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1007981?
GSD-2022-1007981 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 8 Dec 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
i2c: piix4: Fix adapter not be removed in piix4_remove()
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 v5.15.78 by commit d78ccdce662e88f41e87e90cf2bee63c1715d2a5, it was introduced in version v5.4 by commit 528d53a1592b0e27c423f7cafc1df85f77fc1163. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007981?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007981?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007981 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1007981 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007981 in the wild and no public exploit code.