GSD-2022-1003601 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-2022-1003601?
GSD-2022-1003601 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 v5.10.121 by commit 48e82ce8cdb19c20a5020fa446b286d6a147450c, it was introduced in version v4.19 by commit 4b565ca5a2cbbbb6345e8789da89c193b6b00e5a. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003601?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1003601?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003601 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-2022-1003601 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003601 in the wild and no public exploit code.