GSD-2023-1001133 mmc: atmel-mci: fix return value check of mmc_add_host()

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A missing return value check in the Atmel MMC host driver could lead to a kernel crash or undefined behavior upon initialization 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-2023-1001133?

GSD-2023-1001133 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: atmel-mci: 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 v5.15.86 by commit 1925472dec31ec061d57412b3a65a056ea24f340, it was introduced in version v2.6.27 by commit 7d2be0749a59096a334c94dc48f43294193cb8ed. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001133?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1001133?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001133 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2023-1001133 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001133 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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