GSD-2022-1002740 drm/msm/a6xx: Fix refcount leak in a6xx_gpu_init
A refcount leak in the Linux kernel's a6xx GPU driver can lead to resource exhaustion and denial of service.
- 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-2022-1002740?
GSD-2022-1002740 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 28 Jun 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
drm/msm/a6xx: Fix refcount leak in a6xx_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 v5.18.3 by commit 06907a374f1b74f8f2fb30720dc6df81331e4fb5, it was introduced in version v4.19 by commit 4b565ca5a2cbbbb6345e8789da89c193b6b00e5a. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002740?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1002740?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002740 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is GSD-2022-1002740 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002740 in the wild and no public exploit code.