GSD-2022-1002769 drm/msm/disp/dpu1: avoid clearing hw interrupts if hw_intr is null during drm uninit
A null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel's DPU1 display driver during uninitialization can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel upgrade.
- 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-2022-1002769?
GSD-2022-1002769 is a 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/disp/dpu1: avoid clearing hw interrupts if hw_intr is null during drm uninit
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 a800701429313149afde18d98821554fbfcb3164, it was introduced in version v5.16 by commit f25f656608e3a54ac3e0747be415cf3d4a69cef8. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1002769?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1002769?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1002769 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1002769 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1002769 in the wild and no public exploit code.