GSD-2021-1002028 drm/msm: Avoid potential overflow in timeout_to_jiffies()

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An integer overflow in the Linux Kernel's DRM MSM driver can lead to a denial of service, 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-2021-1002028?

GSD-2021-1002028 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 14 Nov 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

drm/msm: Avoid potential overflow in timeout_to_jiffies()

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 v5.10.75 by commit e7e3ed5c92b6b7255f19605b56de2bf7a0f2f7db, it was introduced in version v5.6 by commit 6cedb8b377bba6520508399b74754b9a0ca06edf. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1002028?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2021-1002028?

No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1002028 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2021-1002028 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1002028 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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