GSD-2021-1001297 drm/amd/display: Avoid HDCP over-read and corruption
A memory over-read in the AMD display driver can lead to data disclosure or system instability, requiring a kernel patch.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2021-1001297?
GSD-2021-1001297 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 3 Aug 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
drm/amd/display: Avoid HDCP over-read and corruption
This is an automated ID intended to aid in discovery of potential security vulnerabilities. The actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven. This ID is fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.10.51 by commit c5b518f4b98dbb2bc31b6a55e6aaa1e0e2948f2e. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001297?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001297?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001297 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is GSD-2021-1001297 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001297 in the wild and no public exploit code.