Vulnerability in Kernel: iio: adc: men_z188_adc
Summary
GSD-2022-1000732: iio: adc: men_z188_adc: Fix a resource leak in an error handling path. Affects Kernel versions >= 74aeac4da66fbfa246edbfc849002eac9b5af9ca, < d6ed5426a7fad36cf928c244483ba24e72359638. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The Kernel is a fundamental component of the Linux operating system, responsible for managing system resources and facilitating communication between hardware and software. The iio: adc: men_z188_adc module is a part of the Kernel's Industrial I/O (IIO) subsystem, specifically designed for Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) devices. It provides support for the MEN Z188 ADC hardware. This vulnerability affects the men_z188_adc module and can lead to a resource leak in an error handling path.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the men_z188_adc module arises from a resource leak in an error handling path. When certain error conditions occur during the module's operation, resources are not properly released, 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 adverse effects. 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
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The vulnerability in the men_z188_adc module of the Kernel can lead to a resource leak in an error handling path. It is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.16.12 or later to fix this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can reach out to DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The impact of this vulnerability is not yet proven. However, it could potentially lead to resource exhaustion, causing a denial-of-service condition or other adverse effects.
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There is no known exploit for this vulnerability at the moment.
The recommended mitigation is to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.16.12 or later, which includes the fix for this vulnerability.
You can find more information about this vulnerability in the GSD-2022-1000732 entry of the GSD database at https://github.com/cloudsecurityalliance/gsd-database/blob/main/2022/1000xxx/GSD-2022-1000732.json
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