Vulnerability in Kernel package: ASoC: codecs: wcd934x
Summary
GSD-2022-1002101: ASoC: codecs: wcd934x: Add missing of_node_put() in wcd934x_codec_parse_data. Affects Kernel versions >= a61f3b4f476eceb25274161e5a53a8d18e42610b, < 1f24716e38220fc9e52e208d20591d2bc9b7f020. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The Kernel package is a fundamental component of the Linux operating system. It provides the core functionality and interfaces for various hardware devices and software components. ASoC (Audio System on Chip) is a subsystem within the Kernel package that handles audio-related functionalities. The wcd934x codec is a specific codec used for audio processing. This vulnerability affects the wcd934x codec in the ASoC subsystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the wcd934x codec arises from a missing of_node_put() function call in the wcd934x_codec_parse_data function. This omission can lead to a reference count leak, potentially causing a resource exhaustion issue. An attacker may be able to exploit this vulnerability to exhaust system resources, resulting in a denial-of-service condition. The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The vulnerability in the wcd934x codec of the Kernel package can potentially lead to a denial-of-service condition. It is recommended to update the Linux Kernel package to version v5.10.110 or later to fix this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The impact of this vulnerability is a potential denial-of-service condition due to resource exhaustion.
The specific attack vectors and methods to exploit this vulnerability have not been proven.
There is no known exploit for this vulnerability at the moment.
This vulnerability was introduced in version v5.6 and fixed in version v5.10.110. Versions within this range may be affected.
For more details about this vulnerability, you can refer to the source link provided in the database_specific section of the vulnerability details.
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