Vulnerability in Kernel package: ata: pata_octeon_cf: Fix refcount leak in octeon_cf_probe
Summary
GSD-2022-1003709: ata: pata_octeon_cf: Fix refcount leak in octeon_cf_probe. Affects Kernel versions >= 43f01da0f2794b464ade2ffe1f780c69d7ce7b75, < d5a1e7f33c88780b279835d63665d7e38ccb671f. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The Kernel package is a fundamental component of the Linux operating system. It provides the core functionality and interfaces for the system's hardware, software, and user applications. The ata: pata_octeon_cf module within the Kernel package is responsible for handling communication with CompactFlash (CF) devices connected via the Octeon platform. This vulnerability specifically affects the octeon_cf_probe function within the pata_octeon_cf module.
Vulnerability Detail
The octeon_cf_probe function in the pata_octeon_cf module suffers from a refcount leak issue. This vulnerability was introduced in version v3.8 of the Linux Kernel by commit 43f01da0f2794b464ade2ffe1f780c69d7ce7b75 and is fixed in version v5.4.198 by commit d5a1e7f33c88780b279835d63665d7e38ccb671f. The refcount leak can lead to resource exhaustion and potential denial-of-service (DoS) attacks. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to exhaust system resources, causing instability or crashes.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Conclusion
The vulnerability in the Kernel package's ata: pata_octeon_cf module can lead to resource exhaustion and potential denial-of-service attacks. It is crucial to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.4.198 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further assistance or support in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
This vulnerability can lead to resource exhaustion and potential denial-of-service (DoS) attacks. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to exhaust system resources, causing instability or crashes.
This vulnerability affects versions of the Linux Kernel starting from v3.8 up to v5.4.197. It is fixed in version v5.4.198 and later.
No, there is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is recommended to update to the fixed version of the Linux Kernel.
At the time of this report, there are no known public exploits targeting this specific vulnerability. However, it is always advisable to apply security updates promptly.
For more information about this vulnerability, you can refer to the source link provided in the database_specific section of this report.
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