Vulnerability in drm/meson package: fix shutdown crash when component not probed

Kernel Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

04/06/2021

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No i

Fix available

Unrated

Severity

Not published

CVSS Score

GSD-2021-1000556: drm/meson: fix shutdown crash when component not probed. Affects Kernel versions >= fa0c16caf3d73ab4d2e5d6fa2ef2394dbec91791, < b4b91033a0b11fe9ade58156cd9168f89f4a8c1a. No fix is published. How to fix ↓

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Background

The drm/meson package is a component of the Linux Kernel, which is responsible for managing display and graphics functionality. It provides support for various display controllers and GPUs. The vulnerability in this package relates to a shutdown crash that occurs when a component is not probed properly.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability arises from a flaw in the drm/meson package, specifically in the shutdown process. When a component is not probed correctly during shutdown, it can lead to a crash. The impact of this vulnerability is a potential system crash during shutdown, which can result in data loss or disruption of services. The vulnerability was introduced in version v5.12 of the Linux Kernel and has been fixed in version v5.12.9.

How To Fix

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Workaround

There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability.

Conclusion

The vulnerability in the drm/meson package can lead to a system crash during shutdown. It is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.12.9 or later to fix this issue. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.

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