GSD-2023-1001620 ALSA: mts64: fix possible null-ptr-defer in snd_mts64_interrupt
A null pointer dereference in the ALSA mts64 driver can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch to mitigate.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2023-1001620?
GSD-2023-1001620 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network.
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 v4.9.337 by commit 06ec592389f2be3199779ab823c4323dcfd2121f, 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-2023-1001620?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2023-1001620?
No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1001620 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2023-1001620 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1001620 in the wild and no public exploit code.