GSD-2023-1001379 i2c: mux: reg: check return value after calling platform_get_resource()
Missing return value check in the i2c reg mux driver can lead to a null pointer dereference and 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-2023-1001379?
GSD-2023-1001379 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
i2c: mux: reg: check return value after calling platform_get_resource()
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 v5.10.163 by commit 61df25c41b8e0d2c988ccf17139f70075a2e1ba4, it was introduced in version v4.3 by commit b3fdd32799d834e2626fae087906e886037350c6. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001379?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001379?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001379 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1001379 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001379 in the wild and no public exploit code.