Vulnerability in Kernel: ASoC ops snd_soc_put_volsw() Shift Tested Values by +min
Summary
GSD-2022-1000880: ASoC: ops: Shift tested values in snd_soc_put_volsw() by +min. Affects Kernel versions >= 68fd718724284788fc5f379e0b7cac541429ece7, < f3537f1b2bfd3b1df15723df49fc26eccd5112fe. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
Check if this vulnerability affects your application
Upload a manifest or SBOM and we'll show whether you're affected, plus every other risky package in the same scan.
No signup required · Results in about 60 seconds
Background
The Kernel is a fundamental component of the Linux operating system, responsible for managing system resources and providing an interface between hardware and software. It includes various subsystems, including the ASoC (Audio System on Chip) framework, which handles audio-related functionalities. ASoC provides a set of operations (ops) for controlling audio volume switches. One of these operations, snd_soc_put_volsw(), is vulnerable to a shifting issue that can lead to potential security vulnerabilities.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in snd_soc_put_volsw() arises from a shifting operation that is not correctly applied to tested values. This can result in unexpected behavior and potential security risks. The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet. It was introduced in Linux Kernel version v5.4.178 by commit 68fd718724284788fc5f379e0b7cac541429ece7 and fixed in version v5.4.183 by commit f3537f1b2bfd3b1df15723df49fc26eccd5112fe.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
Tip — Not sure whether your app is affected? Vulert can check the versions your app actually runs. Scan free →
Workaround
No specific workaround has been provided for this vulnerability.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the vulnerability in Kernel's ASoC ops snd_soc_put_volsw() function can lead to potential security risks and unexpected behavior in audio-related functionalities. It is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.4.183 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can reach out to DevNack.com.
See every vulnerability recorded for Kernel →
FAQ
The ASoC (Audio System on Chip) framework is a subsystem of the Linux Kernel that handles audio-related functionalities. It provides a set of operations (ops) for controlling audio volume switches and other audio-related tasks.
snd_soc_put_volsw() is one of the operations (ops) provided by the ASoC framework. It is responsible for controlling audio volume switches.
The actual impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet. However, if successfully exploited, it could potentially lead to security risks and unexpected behavior in audio-related functionalities.
This vulnerability was introduced in Linux Kernel version v5.4.178 and fixed in version v5.4.183. Therefore, versions between v5.4.178 and v5.4.183 (inclusive) are affected.
For more details about this vulnerability, you can refer to the source database entry: https://github.com/cloudsecurityalliance/gsd-database/blob/main/2022/1000xxx/GSD-2022-1000880.json
Related vulnerabilities
Recent vulnerabilities recorded for Kernel.
