Memory leaks on probe in clk: mediatek
Summary
GSD-2022-1001381: clk: mediatek: Fix memory leaks on probe. Affects Kernel versions < c6a0b413398588fc2d8b174a79ea715b66413fca. 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 clock resources and their configurations on these systems. The package is responsible for initializing and controlling clocks during system boot and runtime. However, a vulnerability has been identified in the package that leads to memory leaks during the probe process.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in clk: mediatek package results in memory leaks when the probe function is executed. This can occur due to improper memory allocation and deallocation within the code. Attackers can potentially exploit this vulnerability to exhaust system memory resources, leading to system instability or denial of service. The vulnerability has been fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.16.20 by commit c6a0b413398588fc2d8b174a79ea715b66413fca.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is essential to apply the fix by updating the Linux Kernel.
Conclusion
The vulnerability in clk: mediatek package that caused memory leaks on probe has been addressed in Linux Kernel version v5.16.20. It is highly recommended to update the Linux Kernel to the fixed version to mitigate the risk of memory exhaustion and potential system instability. For further assistance or support in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The clk: mediatek package is a component of the Linux Kernel that provides clock framework support for MediaTek SoCs. It manages clock resources and their configurations on these systems.
The vulnerability can result in memory leaks during the probe process, potentially leading to system instability or denial of service.
To fix this vulnerability, update the Linux Kernel to version v5.16.20 or later.
No, there is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is crucial to apply the fix by updating the Linux Kernel.
For more details, refer to the vulnerability report at https://github.com/cloudsecurityalliance/gsd-database/blob/main/2022/1001xxx/GSD-2022-1001381.json
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