Fix set_fmt error handling in media: staging/intel-ipu3
Summary
GSD-2021-1000135: media: staging/intel-ipu3: Fix set_fmt error handling. Affects Kernel versions >= 6d5f26f2e045f2377b524516194657c00efbbce8, < c6b81b897f6f9445d57f8d47c4e060ec21556137. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'media: staging/intel-ipu3' package is a part of the Linux Kernel ecosystem. It provides support for Intel Image Processing Unit 3 (IPU3) devices, which are used for image and video processing. The package includes drivers and related components necessary for the proper functioning of IPU3 devices. However, a vulnerability has been identified in the 'set_fmt' error handling mechanism of this package.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'media: staging/intel-ipu3' arises from improper error handling in the 'set_fmt' function. This function is responsible for setting the format of the media stream being processed by IPU3 devices. Due to a coding error, certain error conditions are not handled correctly, leading to potential security risks. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition or potentially execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system. The vulnerability was introduced in version v5.2 of the Linux Kernel and has been fixed in version v5.10.36.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.10.36 or later. This can be done by obtaining the latest kernel source code from the official Linux Kernel repository (https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git/) and compiling it according to the provided instructions. Once the updated kernel is installed, the vulnerability will be mitigated.
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Workaround
No specific workaround has been mentioned for this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The 'media: staging/intel-ipu3' package in the Linux Kernel is vulnerable to a set_fmt error handling issue. This vulnerability can potentially lead to a denial-of-service (DoS) condition or arbitrary code execution. It is crucial to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.10.36 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The vulnerability in 'media: staging/intel-ipu3' could potentially lead to a denial-of-service (DoS) condition or allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system.
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Yes, a patch has been released in version v5.10.36 of the Linux Kernel. It is recommended to update to this version or a later one to mitigate the vulnerability.
Yes, this vulnerability can be exploited remotely if the affected system is accessible over a network.
There are no known instances of this vulnerability being exploited in the wild at the time of this report.
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