Resource Leak in iio: adc: men_z188_adc
Summary
GSD-2022-1000884: iio: adc: men_z188_adc: Fix a resource leak in an error handling path. Affects Kernel versions >= 74aeac4da66fbfa246edbfc849002eac9b5af9ca, < ce1076b33e299dc8d270e4450a420a18bfb3e190. 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 allows users to read analog data from various sensors connected to the system. It is an essential part of the kernel's input/output subsystem (IIO) and is widely used in embedded systems and IoT devices.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability identified in iio: adc: men_z188_adc is a resource leak that occurs in an error handling path. When certain error conditions are encountered during the execution of the component, system resources are not properly released, leading to a resource leak. This can result in resource exhaustion, degraded system performance, or even a denial-of-service condition. The vulnerability was introduced in version v3.15 of the Linux Kernel and has been fixed in version v5.4.182.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Conclusion
The resource leak vulnerability in iio: adc: men_z188_adc can have serious consequences on system performance and stability. It is crucial to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.4.182 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support and assistance in 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. It allows users to read analog data from connected sensors.
The resource leak vulnerability in iio: adc: men_z188_adc can lead to resource exhaustion, degraded system performance, or a denial-of-service condition.
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To fix this vulnerability, update your Linux Kernel to version v5.4.182 or later. This update includes the necessary fix for the resource leak issue in iio: adc: men_z188_adc.
You can obtain the updated Linux Kernel from the official Linux Kernel repository: https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git/
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