Resource Leak in mmc: uniphier-sd

Kernel Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

31/05/2021

Disclosed on

N/A

Severity

No i

Fix available

Unrated

Severity

Not published

CVSS Score

GSD-2021-1000116: mmc: uniphier-sd: Fix a resource leak in the remove function. Affects Kernel versions >= 3fd784f745dd1747863775a99ec749619ee6759c, < ebe0f12cf4c044f812c6d17011531582f9ac8bb3. No fix is published. How to fix ↓

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Background

The mmc: uniphier-sd package is a component of the Linux Kernel that provides support for SD/MMC host controllers on UniPhier SoCs. It allows communication between the host system and SD/MMC cards, enabling data transfer and storage. This package is widely used in Linux-based systems that utilize UniPhier SoCs.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability in mmc: uniphier-sd is related to a resource leak in the remove function. When the remove function is called, it fails to release certain resources properly, leading to a resource leak. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to exhaust system resources, potentially causing a denial-of-service (DoS) condition. The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet.

How To Fix

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Workaround

There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability.

Conclusion

The resource leak vulnerability in mmc: uniphier-sd can potentially lead to a denial-of-service (DoS) condition. It is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

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