Change mutex_init() location in media: mxl111sf
Summary
GSD-2021-1002680: media: mxl111sf: change mutex_init() location. Affects Kernel versions >= 8572211842afc53c8450fb470f2b8d02ba7592e0, < 96f182c9f48b984447741f054ec301fdc8517035. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The media: mxl111sf package is a component of the Linux Kernel, which is responsible for handling media-related functionalities. It provides support for the MXL111SF tuner. The package includes various functions and data structures for managing the tuner's operations. However, a vulnerability has been identified in the package related to the location of the mutex_init() function.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in media: mxl111sf arises from the incorrect placement of the mutex_init() function. This function is responsible for initializing a mutex, which is a synchronization primitive used to protect shared resources from concurrent access. By placing the mutex_init() function in an incorrect location, the mutex may not be properly initialized, leading to potential concurrency issues and race conditions. Exploiting this vulnerability could result in unexpected behavior, crashes, or even security breaches.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The media: mxl111sf package in the Linux Kernel is vulnerable due to the incorrect placement of the mutex_init() function. This vulnerability can be mitigated by updating the kernel to version v5.4.168 or later. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
media: mxl111sf is a component of the Linux Kernel that provides support for the MXL111SF tuner.
The mutex_init() function is used to initialize a mutex, which is a synchronization primitive for protecting shared resources from concurrent access.
Exploiting this vulnerability could lead to unexpected behavior, crashes, or security breaches due to concurrency issues and race conditions.
To fix this vulnerability, update the Linux Kernel to version v5.4.168 or later, which includes a commit that addresses the issue.
No specific workaround has been mentioned for this vulnerability.
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