Null Return Check Vulnerability in soc: ti: ti_sci_pm_domains
Summary
GSD-2022-1003572: soc: ti: ti_sci_pm_domains: Check for null return of devm_kcalloc. Affects Kernel versions < 05efc4591f80582b6fe53366b70b6a35a42fd255. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The soc: ti: ti_sci_pm_domains package is a component of the Linux Kernel, specifically designed for Texas Instruments (TI) System-on-Chip (SoC) devices. It provides power management functionality for various domains within the TI SoC. This vulnerability affects versions prior to v5.10.121 of the Linux Kernel.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in soc: ti: ti_sci_pm_domains arises from a lack of null return check in the devm_kcalloc function. This function is responsible for allocating memory for power management domains in the TI SoC. Without proper null return checking, a malicious actor could exploit this vulnerability to cause a null pointer dereference, leading to a system crash or potential code execution. 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
No workaround has been provided for this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The null return check vulnerability in soc: ti: ti_sci_pm_domains can be mitigated by updating the Linux Kernel to version v5.10.121 or later. This update ensures proper null return checking in the devm_kcalloc function, reducing the risk of null pointer dereference. For further support on vulnerability remediation, contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
soc: ti: ti_sci_pm_domains is a component of the Linux Kernel that provides power management functionality for Texas Instruments System-on-Chip devices.
The impact of this vulnerability could range from a system crash to potential code execution, depending on how it is exploited.
To fix this vulnerability, update the Linux Kernel to version v5.10.121 or later.
No workaround has been provided for this vulnerability.
For more information, refer to the vulnerability details in the Open Source Vulnerability format or the provided source link.
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