GSD-2021-1001898 drm/msm/a4xx: fix error handling in a4xx_gpu_init()
Improper error handling in the Linux kernel's a4xx GPU driver could lead to system instability or crashes, 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-2021-1001898?
GSD-2021-1001898 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/a4xx: fix error handling in a4xx_gpu_init()
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 v5.14.14 by commit 3962d626eb3e3b23ebb2e2a61537fa764acbfe11, it was introduced in version v5.11 by commit 5785dd7a8ef0de8049f40a1a109de6a1bf17b479. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001898?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2021-1001898?
No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001898 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2021-1001898 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001898 in the wild and no public exploit code.