GSD-2022-1006641 drm/msm/a6xx: Fix kvzalloc vs state_kcalloc usage
A memory allocation mismatch in the Linux kernel's MSM GPU driver could lead to memory corruption, potentially allowing local attackers to cause a denial of service or execute code.
- 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-2022-1006641?
GSD-2022-1006641 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 14 Nov 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
drm/msm/a6xx: Fix kvzalloc vs state_kcalloc usage
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 v6.0.7 by commit 4b1bbc0571a5d7ee10f754186dc3d619b9ced5c1, it was introduced in version v6.0.7 by commit ecd63b2fbabc8fd6e5355c25fe1e186a74fa5272. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006641?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1006641?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006641 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-2022-1006641 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006641 in the wild and no public exploit code.