GSD-2022-1000490 drm/vc4: Fix deadlock on DSI device attach error
A deadlock in the Linux Kernel DRM VC4 driver can cause a denial of service when a DSI device fails to attach.
- 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-2022-1000490?
GSD-2022-1000490 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 27 Feb 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
drm/vc4: Fix deadlock on DSI device attach error
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 v5.16.10 by commit dddd832f35096fbc5004e3a7e58fb4d2cefb8deb. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1000490?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1000490?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1000490 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is GSD-2022-1000490 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1000490 in the wild and no public exploit code.