GSD-2023-1000723 mmc: meson-gx: fix return value check of mmc_add_host()
A missing return value check in the Meson MMC host driver could lead to a kernel crash or undefined behavior upon host addition failure.
- 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-2023-1000723?
GSD-2023-1000723 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
mmc: meson-gx: fix return value check of mmc_add_host()
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 v6.0.16 by commit 42343e3c6195e934b9cb4c08b7ff84a3778d77f9, it was introduced in version v4.10 by commit 51c5d8447bd71b7e539c19c46a03b73c0e91fa66. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000723?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000723?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000723 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000723 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000723 in the wild and no public exploit code.