GSD-2023-1001137 mmc: rtsx_pci: fix return value check of mmc_add_host()
A missing return value check in the Realtek PCI MMC driver could lead to a kernel crash or undefined behavior upon host addition 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-2023-1001137?
GSD-2023-1001137 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: rtsx_pci: 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 30dc645461dfc63e52b3af8ee4a98e17bf14bacf, it was introduced in version v3.8 by commit ff984e57d36e8ac468849a144a36f1c11f88b61c. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001137?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001137?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001137 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1001137 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001137 in the wild and no public exploit code.