Memory leaks on probe in clk: mediatek
Summary
GSD-2022-1001039: clk: mediatek: Fix memory leaks on probe. Affects Kernel versions < 02742d1d5c95cff8b6e9379aae4ab12674f7265d. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The clk: mediatek package is a component of the Linux Kernel that provides clock framework support for MediaTek SoCs. It manages the clock tree and handles clock operations for various hardware components. The package is widely used in devices powered by MediaTek processors.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability identified in clk: mediatek is related to memory leaks during the probe process. When the package is initialized, it fails to release allocated memory in certain scenarios, leading to memory leaks. This can result in a gradual depletion of system resources, potentially causing performance degradation or even system instability.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
As a workaround, users can avoid the vulnerability by applying the kernel update mentioned above. However, if updating the kernel is not immediately feasible, it is advisable to monitor system resources closely and periodically restart the affected device to mitigate the impact of memory leaks.
Conclusion
The memory leaks vulnerability in clk: mediatek can be addressed by updating the Linux Kernel to version v5.17.3 or later. It is crucial to ensure that system resources are managed efficiently to prevent performance degradation or system instability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
clk: mediatek is a component of the Linux Kernel that provides clock framework support for MediaTek SoCs.
The memory leaks can lead to a gradual depletion of system resources, potentially causing performance degradation or system instability.
To fix the vulnerability, update the Linux Kernel to version v5.17.3 or later, which includes the necessary fix for the memory leaks.
As a workaround, users can monitor system resources closely and periodically restart the affected device to mitigate the impact of memory leaks.
For more details about this vulnerability, refer to the provided references link in the vulnerability details section.
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