GSD-2023-1001435 mmc: meson-gx: fix return value check of mmc_add_host()
A missing return value check in the Meson MMC host 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-2023-1001435?
GSD-2023-1001435 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: meson-gx: 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 v5.10.163 by commit 64b2c441171febf075bd9632aca579afda8ab9fb, it was introduced in version v4.10 by commit 51c5d8447bd71b7e539c19c46a03b73c0e91fa66. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001435?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001435?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001435 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1001435 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001435 in the wild and no public exploit code.