GSD-2022-1006413 drm/gem: Fix GEM handle release errors
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux Kernel DRM GEM handle release 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-2022-1006413?
GSD-2022-1006413 is an use after free 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 v5.10.143 by commit 67bf86ff81fe6e222e4f434251de4b45239444b4. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006413?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006413?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006413 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.
Is GSD-2022-1006413 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006413 in the wild and no public exploit code.