GSD-2022-1008158 serial: 8250: omap: Fix unpaired pm_runtime_put_sync() in omap8250_remove()
A bug in the Linux kernel's OMAP serial driver causes an unpaired power management call during device removal, potentially leading to system instability or denial of service.
- 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-2022-1008158?
GSD-2022-1008158 is a denial of service 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
serial: 8250: omap: Fix unpaired pm_runtime_put_sync() in omap8250_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 v5.4.225 by commit 2d66412563ef8953e2bac2d98d2d832b3f3f49cd, it was introduced in version v4.11 by commit 4e0f5cc65098ea32a1e77baae74215b9bd5276b1. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1008158?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1008158?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1008158 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is GSD-2022-1008158 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1008158 in the wild and no public exploit code.