Resource Leak in iio: adc: men_z188_adc
Summary
GSD-2022-1000853: iio: adc: men_z188_adc: Fix a resource leak in an error handling path. Affects Kernel versions >= 74aeac4da66fbfa246edbfc849002eac9b5af9ca, < 1aa12ecfdcbafebc218910ec47acf6262e600cf5. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The iio: adc: men_z188_adc is a component in the Linux Kernel that provides support for the MEN Z188 ADC device. This device is used for analog-to-digital conversion in various applications. 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 v5.10.103.
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. The recommended solution is to update the Linux Kernel to the fixed version.
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 lead to resource exhaustion and potential denial-of-service attacks. It is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.10.103 or later to fix this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
iio: adc: men_z188_adc is a component in the Linux Kernel that provides support for the MEN Z188 ADC device, which is used for analog-to-digital conversion.
A resource leak occurs when system resources, such as memory or file handles, are not properly released after they are no longer needed. This can lead to resource exhaustion and potential denial-of-service attacks.
This vulnerability can potentially be exploited by an attacker to exhaust system resources and cause a denial-of-service condition. However, the actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven.
This vulnerability was introduced in version v3.15 of the Linux Kernel.
Yes, this vulnerability has been fixed in version v5.10.103 of the Linux Kernel.
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