Vulnerability in Kernel: usb: host: ohci-tmio
Summary
GSD-2021-1002251: usb: host: ohci-tmio: check return value after calling platform_get_resource(). Affects Kernel versions < 951b8239fd24678b56c995c5c0456ab12e059d19. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The Kernel is a critical component of the Linux operating system that provides core functionality and interfaces with hardware devices. It includes various subsystems, one of which is the USB host subsystem responsible for managing USB devices. The ohci-tmio driver is specifically designed for the Toshiba Mobile IO Controller OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface). This vulnerability affects the ohci-tmio driver in the Kernel.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the ohci-tmio driver arises from a failure to check the return value after calling the platform_get_resource() function. This oversight could lead to potential security vulnerabilities, although the exact impact and attack plausibility have not been proven yet. Attackers may exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access, execute arbitrary code, or cause a denial-of-service condition. The vulnerability has been addressed in Linux Kernel version v4.19.218 by commit 951b8239fd24678b56c995c5c0456ab12e059d19.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
No specific workaround has been mentioned for this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The vulnerability in the ohci-tmio driver of the Kernel could potentially allow unauthorized access, code execution, or denial-of-service attacks. It is crucial to update the Kernel to version v4.19.218 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The impact of this vulnerability could potentially allow attackers to gain unauthorized access, execute arbitrary code, or cause a denial-of-service condition.
Yes, this vulnerability has been fixed in Linux Kernel version v4.19.218 by commit 951b8239fd24678b56c995c5c0456ab12e059d19.
To update the Kernel, you can follow the official update process provided by your Linux distribution or manually compile and install the updated Kernel source code.
No known exploits for this vulnerability have been reported at this time.
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