GSD-2022-1006658 drm/msm/dp: fix memory corruption with too many bridges

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Memory corruption in the Linux Kernel DRM MSM DisplayPort driver allows local attackers to potentially execute code or escalate privileges.

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-2022-1006658?

GSD-2022-1006658 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/dp: fix memory corruption with too many bridges

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 b312fcab461bd9484c61409007a6fe059f9c2074, it was introduced in version v5.17 by commit 8a3b4c17f863cde8e8743edd8faffe916c49b960. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1006658?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1006658?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1006658 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-2022-1006658 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1006658 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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