SB2023032827 - Denial of service in Linux kernel ufs driver



SB2023032827 - Denial of service in Linux kernel ufs driver

Published: March 28, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023032827
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Return of pointer value outside of expected range (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-23001)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exist due to the regulator_get() function in drivers/scsi/ufs/ufs-mediatek.c misinterprets the return value. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.