Vulnerability in pinctrl: samsung package
Summary
GSD-2022-1001621: pinctrl: samsung: drop pin banks references on error paths. Affects Kernel versions >= ab663789d69760d2735402f66501f20b60312a3d, < 04ea05612ef74896ee3371d4ebe2c3747384d5f0. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The pinctrl: samsung package is a component of the Linux Kernel that provides support for pin control and GPIO functionality on Samsung devices. It allows for the configuration and management of pin banks, which are groups of pins with similar characteristics. These pin banks are used for various purposes, such as controlling input and output signals for peripherals. However, a vulnerability has been discovered in this package that could potentially lead to security issues.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the pinctrl: samsung package involves the improper handling of pin banks references on error paths. When certain error conditions occur, the package fails to properly drop references to pin banks, which can result in memory leaks and other resource management issues. An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to exhaust system resources, leading to denial-of-service attacks or other security breaches. It is important to note that the impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not yet been proven.
How To Fix
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the pinctrl: samsung package in the Linux Kernel is vulnerable to a potential security issue related to the improper handling of pin banks references. It is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.16.19 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The pinctrl: samsung package is a component of the Linux Kernel that provides support for pin control and GPIO functionality on Samsung devices.
A pin bank is a group of pins with similar characteristics that are used for various purposes, such as controlling input and output signals for peripherals.
The impact of this vulnerability is not yet proven, but it could potentially lead to denial-of-service attacks or other security breaches by exhausting system resources.
To fix this vulnerability, users should update their Linux Kernel to version v5.16.19 or later.
No specific workaround has been mentioned for this vulnerability.
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