Vulnerability in Kernel package: usb: musb: tusb6010
Summary
GSD-2021-1002300: usb: musb: tusb6010: check return value after calling platform_get_resource(). Affects Kernel versions < 679eee466d0f9ffa60a2b0c6ec19be5128927f04. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The Kernel package is a fundamental component of the Linux operating system, responsible for managing the system's resources and providing an interface between hardware and software. The usb: musb: tusb6010 module is a part of the Kernel package that handles USB communication for devices using the TUSB6010 controller. This vulnerability specifically affects the handling of resources obtained through the platform_get_resource() function.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the usb: musb: tusb6010 module arises from the lack of proper checking of the return value after calling the platform_get_resource() function. This oversight could potentially lead to various security issues, although the exact impact and likelihood of exploitation have not been confirmed. It is worth noting that this vulnerability has been addressed in the Linux Kernel version v5.10.82 through commit 679eee466d0f9ffa60a2b0c6ec19be5128927f04.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
As this vulnerability has been fixed in the latest version of the Kernel package, there is no specific workaround available. It is strongly advised to update to the patched version to ensure the security of the system.
Conclusion
The vulnerability in the usb: musb: tusb6010 module of the Kernel package has been addressed in the Linux Kernel version v5.10.82. Users are advised to update their Kernel package to this version or later to ensure the security of their systems. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The Kernel package is a core component of the Linux operating system, responsible for managing system resources and providing an interface between hardware and software.
The usb: musb: tusb6010 module is a part of the Kernel package that handles USB communication for devices using the TUSB6010 controller.
The exact impact of this vulnerability is not yet confirmed. However, it could potentially lead to security issues if exploited.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to update the Kernel package to version v5.10.82 or later. Alternatively, users can manually apply the commit 679eee466d0f9ffa60a2b0c6ec19be5128927f04 to their Kernel source code and rebuild the Kernel.
As this vulnerability has been fixed in the latest version of the Kernel package, there is no specific workaround available. It is strongly advised to update to the patched version.
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