Refcount Leak in irqchip/apple-aic
Summary
GSD-2022-1004302: irqchip/apple-aic: Fix refcount leak in aic_of_ic_init. Affects Kernel versions >= a5e8801202b318622ea526aa5625e5f7eceb4d26, < 6c0010d1dc67c89bcc857c46f542efe318f84ddc. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The irqchip/apple-aic package is a component of the Linux Kernel, which is responsible for managing interrupt requests on Apple devices. It provides functionality for handling interrupts and ensuring proper communication between hardware devices and the operating system. However, a vulnerability has been discovered in the package that can lead to a refcount leak in the aic_of_ic_init function.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in irqchip/apple-aic, specifically in the aic_of_ic_init function, results in a refcount leak. This means that the reference count for a specific resource is not properly managed, leading to a potential resource exhaustion issue. An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to exhaust system resources, causing a denial-of-service condition or other unexpected behavior. The vulnerability was introduced in version v5.18 of the Linux Kernel and has been fixed in version v5.18.6.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is essential to apply the provided fix by updating the Linux Kernel to the recommended version.
Conclusion
The refcount leak vulnerability in irqchip/apple-aic can be mitigated by updating the Linux Kernel to version v5.18.6 or later. It is crucial to apply this fix to prevent potential resource exhaustion issues. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
irqchip/apple-aic is a package in the Linux Kernel that handles interrupt requests on Apple devices.
The vulnerability can lead to a resource exhaustion issue, potentially causing a denial-of-service condition or other unexpected behavior.
To fix this vulnerability, update the Linux Kernel to version v5.18.6 or later.
No, there is no known workaround for this vulnerability. Updating the Linux Kernel is the recommended solution.
The updated version of the Linux Kernel can be obtained from the official Linux Kernel repository.
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