Vulnerability in thermal/drivers/broadcom package: Potential NULL dereference in sr_thermal_probe
Summary
GSD-2022-1003593: thermal/drivers/broadcom: Fix potential NULL dereference in sr_thermal_probe. Affects Kernel versions >= 250e211057c7237dc75634b1372a1a3bd58dcd96, < 79098339ac2065f4b4352ef5921628970b6f47e6. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The thermal/drivers/broadcom package is a component of the Linux Kernel, specifically designed for Broadcom thermal management. It provides functionality for monitoring and controlling the temperature of Broadcom devices. The sr_thermal_probe function within this package is responsible for probing the thermal sensors. However, a potential NULL dereference vulnerability has been identified in this function.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability arises from a potential NULL dereference in the sr_thermal_probe function of the thermal/drivers/broadcom package. If this vulnerability is exploited, it could lead to a system crash or other unpredictable behavior. The vulnerability was introduced in version v5.1 of the Linux Kernel and has been fixed in version v5.10.121. 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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Conclusion
In conclusion, the thermal/drivers/broadcom package in the Linux Kernel is susceptible to a potential NULL dereference vulnerability in the sr_thermal_probe function. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is crucial to update the Kernel to version v5.10.121 or later. For further assistance or support in addressing this vulnerability, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The thermal/drivers/broadcom package is a component of the Linux Kernel that provides thermal management functionality for Broadcom devices.
If exploited, this vulnerability could result in a system crash or other unpredictable behavior.
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Yes, this vulnerability has been fixed in version v5.10.121 of the Linux Kernel.
You can find more information about this vulnerability in the GSD-2022-1003593 JSON file available on the GSD Database GitHub repository (https://github.com/cloudsecurityalliance/gsd-database/blob/main/2022/1003xxx/GSD-2022-1003593.json).
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