GSD-2023-1000741 ALSA: mts64: fix possible null-ptr-defer in snd_mts64_interrupt
A null pointer dereference in the ALSA mts64 driver can cause a kernel crash, requiring a local attacker to trigger the interrupt handler.
- 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-2023-1000741?
GSD-2023-1000741 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
ALSA: mts64: fix possible null-ptr-defer in snd_mts64_interrupt
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 1a763c748acd5540ccc43306c57c9c6c5fb60884, it was introduced in version v2.6.19 by commit 68ab801e32bbe2caac8b8c6e6e94f41fe7d687ad. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000741?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1000741?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000741 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1000741 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000741 in the wild and no public exploit code.