GSD-2023-1000725 mmc: omap_hsmmc: fix return value check of mmc_add_host()
A missing return value check in the Linux Kernel MMC 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-2023-1000725?
GSD-2023-1000725 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: omap_hsmmc: 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 a5f8a4583280a76e50329b910e91ef1dea1e6c79, it was introduced in version v2.6.29 by commit a45c6cb816474cefe56059fce422a9bdcd77e0dc. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000725?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000725?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000725 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000725 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000725 in the wild and no public exploit code.