PT-2022-31940 · Linux · Linux Kernel
Published
2022-06-28
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Updated
2022-06-28
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Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux Kernel versions prior to v5.4.198
Description
The issue concerns the
iio simple dummy function in the Linux Kernel, where the return value of kstrdup() is not properly checked. This could potentially lead to security vulnerabilities, although the actual impact and attack plausibility have not been proven yet.Recommendations
For Linux Kernel versions prior to v5.4.198, update to version v5.4.198 or later to resolve the issue.
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Linux Kernel