Resource Leak in iio: adc: men_z188_adc
Summary
GSD-2022-1000800: iio: adc: men_z188_adc: Fix a resource leak in an error handling path. Affects Kernel versions >= 74aeac4da66fbfa246edbfc849002eac9b5af9ca, < fe73477802981bd0d0d70f2b22f109bcca801bdb. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The iio: adc: men_z188_adc is a component of the Linux Kernel, which is responsible for handling analog-to-digital conversion for the MEN Z188 ADC device. This component provides the necessary functionality to read analog signals and convert them into digital values. The vulnerability in this component can lead to a resource leak in an error handling path.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in iio: adc: men_z188_adc is caused by a resource leak in an error handling path. When certain error conditions occur during the execution of the component, system resources are not properly released, leading to a resource leak. This can result in resource exhaustion and potential denial-of-service attacks. The vulnerability was introduced in version v3.15 of the Linux Kernel and has been fixed in version v5.15.26.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround available for this vulnerability. Updating the Linux Kernel to the fixed version is the recommended solution.
Conclusion
The iio: adc: men_z188_adc component in the Linux Kernel is vulnerable to a resource leak in an error handling path. This vulnerability can be mitigated by updating the Linux Kernel to version v5.15.26 or later. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
iio: adc: men_z188_adc is a component of the Linux Kernel that handles analog-to-digital conversion for the MEN Z188 ADC device.
The vulnerability can lead to a resource leak in an error handling path, potentially resulting in resource exhaustion and denial-of-service attacks.
To fix this vulnerability, update the Linux Kernel to version v5.15.26 or later.
No, there is no specific workaround available for this vulnerability.
The vulnerability was introduced in version v3.15 of the Linux Kernel and fixed in version v5.15.26.
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