Resource Leak in mmc: uniphier-sd
Summary
GSD-2021-1000180: mmc: uniphier-sd: Fix a resource leak in the remove function. Affects Kernel versions >= 3fd784f745dd1747863775a99ec749619ee6759c, < 0d8941b9b2d3e7b3481fdf43b1a6189d162175b7. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The mmc: uniphier-sd is a driver in the Linux Kernel that provides support for the SD/MMC host controller found in UniPhier SoCs. It allows the system to communicate with SD and MMC memory cards. This vulnerability in the remove function of the driver can lead to a resource leak.
Vulnerability Detail
The remove function in the mmc: uniphier-sd driver in the Linux Kernel suffers from a resource leak. This vulnerability was introduced in version v4.20 of the Linux Kernel and was fixed in version v5.4.118. The resource leak occurs when the remove function is called, leading to the potential exhaustion of system resources. An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service condition or escalate their privileges.
How To Fix
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The resource leak vulnerability in the mmc: uniphier-sd driver of the Linux Kernel has been addressed in version v5.4.118. It is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to this version or later to mitigate the risk of resource exhaustion and potential denial-of-service or privilege escalation attacks. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
mmc: uniphier-sd is a driver in the Linux Kernel that provides support for the SD/MMC host controller found in UniPhier SoCs. It allows the system to communicate with SD and MMC memory cards.
This vulnerability can lead to a resource leak, potentially causing a denial-of-service condition or privilege escalation.
To fix this vulnerability, update the Linux Kernel to version v5.4.118 or later.
No specific workaround has been mentioned for this vulnerability.
For more information, refer to the vulnerability details in the Open Source Vulnerability format or the provided references link.
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