GSD-2021-1001782 drm/msm: Fix null pointer dereference on pointer edp
A null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel's DRM MSM driver can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.
- 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-2021-1001782?
GSD-2021-1001782 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 28 Oct 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
drm/msm: Fix null pointer dereference on pointer edp
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 v4.9.288 by commit bacac7d26849c8e903ceb7466d9ce8dc3c2797eb, it was introduced in version v4.0 by commit ab5b0107ccf3821a6837b0f2819270d6fa0b278f. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001782?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001782?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001782 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1001782 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001782 in the wild and no public exploit code.