Uninitialized Value Vulnerability in regulator: da9121
Summary
GSD-2022-1002797: regulator: da9121: Fix uninit-value in da9121_assign_chip_model(). Affects Kernel versions >= f3fbd5566f6a8cdb7c48ab29bd1096205b7fbcaf, < 60f21eda69f1b5727a97d2077da766eb27fcc21f. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The regulator: da9121 is a component of the Linux Kernel, which is responsible for managing power supply regulators. It provides a framework for controlling and monitoring voltage levels in various devices. The da9121 driver specifically handles the configuration and control of the DA9121 power management IC. This vulnerability affects versions of the Linux Kernel from v5.11 to v5.18.2.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the da9121 driver is related to an uninitialized value in the da9121_assign_chip_model() function. This can lead to unexpected behavior or crashes when accessing the chip model information. An attacker may be able to exploit this vulnerability to manipulate power supply settings or cause a denial-of-service condition. The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The uninitialized value vulnerability in the regulator: da9121 driver of the Linux Kernel can potentially lead to unexpected behavior or crashes. It is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.18.3 or later to fix this vulnerability. Users can also use tools like Vulert Playground to check if their system is affected. For additional support, contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The impact of this vulnerability is not yet proven. However, it could potentially allow an attacker to manipulate power supply settings or cause a denial-of-service condition.
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There are no known exploits for this vulnerability at the moment. However, it is always recommended to apply security patches and updates to mitigate potential risks.
You can refer to the vulnerability details in the Open Source Vulnerability format (OSV) for more technical information and references. The OSV ID for this vulnerability is GSD-2022-1002797.
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