GSD-2022-1006191 fbdev: fb_pm2fb: Avoid potential divide by zero error
A potential divide by zero error in the Linux kernel fbdev driver could lead to a denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1006191?
GSD-2022-1006191 is a denial of service vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Sep 2022.
Official description
fbdev: fb_pm2fb: Avoid potential divide by zero error
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 v4.14.292 by commit 3ec326a6a0d4667585ca595f438c7293e5ced7c4. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006191?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006191?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006191 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-2022-1006191 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006191 in the wild and no public exploit code.