Vulnerability in Linux Kernel: media: stk1160
Summary
GSD-2022-1002444: media: stk1160: If start stream fails, return buffers with VB2_BUF_STATE_QUEUED. Affects Kernel versions >= 8ac456495a33d9466076fea94594181ceefb76d9, < 03054f22d5abd80ad89547512c2bfbfb2714d3ed. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The Linux Kernel is the core component of the Linux operating system, responsible for managing system resources and providing essential functionality. The media subsystem in the Linux Kernel includes drivers for various multimedia devices. One such driver is stk1160, which supports video capture devices based on the Syntek Semiconductor STK1160 chip. This vulnerability affects the stk1160 driver when starting a stream fails, leading to incorrect buffer handling.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the stk1160 driver of the Linux Kernel occurs when starting a stream fails. In such cases, the driver does not properly handle the buffers and returns them with the state VB2_BUF_STATE_QUEUED. This incorrect buffer state can lead to various issues, including potential security vulnerabilities. The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet.
The vulnerability was introduced in version v3.7 of the Linux Kernel by commit 8ac456495a33d9466076fea94594181ceefb76d9 and is fixed in version v4.14.276 by commit 03054f22d5abd80ad89547512c2bfbfb2714d3ed.
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
In conclusion, the stk1160 driver in the Linux Kernel is vulnerable to incorrect buffer handling when starting a stream fails. This vulnerability can potentially lead to security issues. It is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v4.14.276 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can reach out to DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The impact of this vulnerability is not yet proven, but it could potentially lead to security vulnerabilities in systems using the stk1160 driver.
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As of now, there is no known exploit for this vulnerability. However, it is always recommended to apply security patches and updates to mitigate potential risks.
There are no reported incidents related to this vulnerability at the moment. However, it is important to stay updated with security advisories and apply patches as soon as they are available.
You can find more information about this vulnerability in the Open Source Vulnerability Database (https://github.com/cloudsecurityalliance/gsd-database/blob/main/2022/1002xxx/GSD-2022-1002444.json).
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