GSD-2023-1000449 remoteproc: imx_dsp_rproc: Add mutex protection for workqueue

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A race condition in the i.MX DSP remoteproc driver lacks mutex protection, potentially allowing local attackers to cause a denial of service.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2023-1000449?

GSD-2023-1000449 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

remoteproc: imx_dsp_rproc: Add mutex protection for workqueue

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 v6.0.18 by commit 4a3e1fa7a77838617bdbcd95127ce93a959fad44, it was introduced in version v5.16 by commit ec0e5549f3586d2cb99a05edd006d722ebad912c. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000449?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1000449?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000449 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2023-1000449 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000449 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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