GSD-2022-1007027 drm: Use size_t type for len variable in drm_copy_field()

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A type mismatch in the Linux Kernel DRM subsystem may lead to integer overflow issues, requiring a patch to ensure correct length handling.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not stated
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not stated
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2022-1007027?

GSD-2022-1007027 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 14 Nov 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network.

Official description

drm: Use size_t type for len variable in drm_copy_field()

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 v5.15.75 by commit df5ac9392648394db23a98442d58f283b5479329. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007027?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1007027?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007027 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1007027 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007027 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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