Vulnerability in ASoC mxs: Error Handling in mxs_sgtl5000_probe
Summary
GSD-2022-1002360: ASoC: mxs: Fix error handling in mxs_sgtl5000_probe. Affects Kernel versions >= e968194b45c4e8077dada75c5bae5660b37628fe, < f8d38056bcd220ea6f0802a5586d1a12ebcce849. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ASoC (Audio System on Chip) mxs is a component of the Linux Kernel. It provides support for audio devices using the mxs_sgtl5000 driver. The mxs_sgtl5000_probe function is responsible for initializing the driver and handling any errors that may occur during the process.
Vulnerability Detail
The mxs_sgtl5000_probe function in the ASoC mxs component of the Linux Kernel has a flaw in its error handling mechanism. When an error occurs during the initialization of the mxs_sgtl5000 driver, the function does not properly handle the error and may continue execution, leading to potential security vulnerabilities. The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet.
How To Fix
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The ASoC mxs component of the Linux Kernel has a vulnerability in the mxs_sgtl5000_probe function that can potentially lead to security vulnerabilities. It is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v4.19.238 or later to fix this issue. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
ASoC mxs is a component of the Linux Kernel that provides support for audio devices using the mxs_sgtl5000 driver.
The mxs_sgtl5000_probe function is responsible for initializing the mxs_sgtl5000 driver and handling any errors that may occur during the process.
The impact of this vulnerability is currently unknown as the attack plausibility has not been proven. However, it has the potential to lead to security vulnerabilities.
To fix this vulnerability, update the Linux Kernel to version v4.19.238 or later. This fix was implemented in commit f8d38056bcd220ea6f0802a5586d1a12ebcce849.
You can obtain the updated version of the Linux Kernel from the official repository at https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git/
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