GSD-2023-1001450 ALSA: mts64: fix possible null-ptr-defer in snd_mts64_interrupt

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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-2023-1001450?

GSD-2023-1001450 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 v5.10.163 by commit 0649129359219ce6ff380ec401f87308485c6ae3, 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-2023-1001450?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1001450?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001450 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2023-1001450 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001450 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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