GSD-2022-1006392 drm/gem: Fix GEM handle release errors
A memory corruption flaw in the Linux Kernel DRM subsystem allows local attackers to potentially escalate privileges or cause a system crash.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1006392?
GSD-2022-1006392 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 2 Oct 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
drm/gem: Fix GEM handle release errors
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 v5.15.68 by commit 1f574fbe9c2b831a8c3156260842a7abd280d59f. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006392?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006392?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006392 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-2022-1006392 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006392 in the wild and no public exploit code.