GSD-2022-1005824 video: fbdev: arkfb: Check the size of screen before memset_io()

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Missing screen size check in arkfb driver may lead to memory corruption or denial of service in the Linux kernel.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not stated
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not stated
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2022-1005824?

GSD-2022-1005824 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Sep 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network.

Official description

video: fbdev: arkfb: Check the size of screen before memset_io()

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 v5.10.137 by commit 09e733d6ac948e6fda4b16252e44ea46f98fc8b4, it was introduced in version v2.6.22 by commit 681e14730c73cc2c71af282c001de6bc71c22f00. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1005824?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1005824?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1005824 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-2022-1005824 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1005824 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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