GSD-2023-1001619 mmc: mxcmmc: fix return value check of mmc_add_host()
A missing return value check in the Linux Kernel MMC driver could lead to a denial of service if host addition fails.
- 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-2023-1001619?
GSD-2023-1001619 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: mxcmmc: 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 v4.9.337 by commit 5f35c038c9f4d258b3cf77885a2730f1417d63e7, it was introduced in version v2.6.29 by commit d96be879ff469759af6d7fcebdb66237c18da6f8. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1001619?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001619?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001619 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1001619 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001619 in the wild and no public exploit code.