GSD-2023-1000727 mmc: wmt-sdmmc: fix return value check of mmc_add_host()
A missing return value check in the WMT 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-2023-1000727?
GSD-2023-1000727 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: wmt-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 b40ac3b696a9c84b36211ef0c3f5a422650c101b, it was introduced in version v3.8 by commit 3a96dff0f828ae9dfb43efd49a9b67a74c6dc360. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000727?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000727?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000727 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000727 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000727 in the wild and no public exploit code.