GSD-2022-1004653 drm/i915/reset: Fix error_state_read ptr + offset use
A pointer arithmetic error in the Linux kernel's i915 driver reset handler can lead to memory corruption, potentially causing crashes or privilege escalation.
- 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-2022-1004653?
GSD-2022-1004653 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 31 Jul 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
drm/i915/reset: Fix error_state_read ptr + offset use
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 v5.10.124 by commit 63b26fe0252f923e6aca373e3ad4b31202dcd331, it was introduced in version v5.0 by commit 0e39037b3165567660b0e03f67534da5269a0465. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1004653?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1004653?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1004653 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is GSD-2022-1004653 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1004653 in the wild and no public exploit code.