Vulnerability in drm/panfrost package: Job should reference MMU not file_priv

Kernel Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

28/06/2022

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No i

Fix available

Unrated

Severity

Not published

CVSS Score

GSD-2022-1002960: drm/panfrost: Job should reference MMU not file_priv. Affects Kernel versions >= 7fdc48cc63a30fa3480d18bdd8c5fff2b9b15212, < 8c8e8cc91a6ffc79865108279a74fd57d9070a17. No fix is published. How to fix ↓

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Background

The drm/panfrost package is a component of the Linux Kernel ecosystem. It provides support for the Panfrost GPU driver, which is used for ARM Mali GPUs. The Panfrost GPU driver enables graphics acceleration on devices with ARM Mali GPUs. This vulnerability affects versions of the Linux Kernel from v5.15 to v5.17.14. The vulnerability was introduced in v5.15 and fixed in v5.17.15.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability in the drm/panfrost package arises from a job referencing the file_priv instead of the MMU. This issue can potentially lead to security vulnerabilities, although the actual impact and attack plausibility have not been proven yet. Further details about the vulnerability can be found in the references link provided.

How To Fix

No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.

To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.17.15 or later. This update includes the necessary fix for the vulnerability. You can obtain the updated version of the Linux Kernel from the official repository at https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git/

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Workaround

No specific workaround has been mentioned for this vulnerability.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the vulnerability in the drm/panfrost package can potentially lead to security vulnerabilities. It is recommended to update to the fixed version of the Linux Kernel (v5.17.15 or later) to mitigate any potential risks. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can reach out to DevNack.com.

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FAQ

What is the impact of this vulnerability?

The impact of this vulnerability is currently unknown as the actual attack plausibility has not been proven. However, it is recommended to update to the fixed version of the Linux Kernel as a precautionary measure.

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