GSD-2022-1003117 drm/msm/mdp5: Return error code in mdp5_mixer_release when deadlock is detected
A deadlock in the Linux Kernel MSM display driver can cause a denial of service, requiring a kernel patch to resolve.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1003117?
GSD-2022-1003117 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 28 Jun 2022.
Official description
drm/msm/mdp5: Return error code in mdp5_mixer_release when deadlock is detected
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 v5.17.14 by commit 47e393061049aff6818d1b9fdca7351411a23fc2, it was introduced in version v4.18 by commit 7907a0d77cb461f58045763c205a5830be72e97c. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003117?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1003117?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003117 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-2022-1003117 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003117 in the wild and no public exploit code.