GSD-2022-1007640 drm: Prevent drm_copy_field() to attempt copying a NULL pointer
A NULL pointer dereference in the Linux Kernel DRM subsystem allows local attackers to 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-2022-1007640?
GSD-2022-1007640 is a 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: 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 v4.9.331 by commit d213914386a0ede76a4549b41de30192fb92c595. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1007640?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1007640?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1007640 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1007640 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1007640 in the wild and no public exploit code.