GSD-2023-1000724 mmc: via-sdmmc: fix return value check of mmc_add_host()
A missing return value check in the via-sdmmc driver can lead to a null pointer dereference, causing a system crash.
- 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-2023-1000724?
GSD-2023-1000724 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: via-sdmmc: 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 0ec94795114edc7e24ec71849dce42bfa61dafa3, it was introduced in version v2.6.31 by commit f0bf7f61b8405224bc52fc9a3ccd167a68126e00. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000724?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000724?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000724 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000724 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000724 in the wild and no public exploit code.