GSD-2022-1007492 drm: Prevent drm_copy_field() to attempt copying a NULL pointer

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A null pointer dereference in the Linux Kernel DRM subsystem could lead to a denial of service, requiring a kernel patch.

Exploited in the wild
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Attackable
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Victim action needed
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Fix
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What is GSD-2022-1007492?

GSD-2022-1007492 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 14 Nov 2022.

Official description

drm: Prevent drm_copy_field() to attempt copying a NULL pointer

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 v4.19.262 by commit 8052612b9d08048ebbebcb572894670b4ac07d2f. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007492?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2022-1007492?

No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007492 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2022-1007492 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007492 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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