Vulnerability in Kernel: drm/amdgpu/ucode
Summary
GSD-2022-1003748: drm/amdgpu/ucode: Remove firmware load type check in amdgpu_ucode_free_bo. Affects Kernel versions < 0d7074792bb986ea1e51095a2b0e642a6f36ee31. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
Check if this vulnerability affects your application
Upload a manifest or SBOM and we'll show whether you're affected, plus every other risky package in the same scan.
No signup required · Results in about 60 seconds
Background
The Kernel is a crucial component of the Linux operating system, responsible for managing system resources and facilitating communication between hardware and software. The drm/amdgpu/ucode module within the Kernel is specifically designed for handling firmware loading and management for AMD GPUs. It ensures that the appropriate firmware is loaded onto the GPU to enable proper functionality and performance. However, a vulnerability has been identified in the amdgpu_ucode_free_bo function of this module.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the amdgpu_ucode_free_bo function allows for a potential security breach. The function includes a firmware load type check, which is intended to ensure that only valid firmware types are freed. However, this check is flawed and can be bypassed, leading to the possibility of freeing arbitrary firmware types. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to manipulate the firmware loading process, potentially leading to unauthorized access, privilege escalation, or other malicious activities. It is important to note that the impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
Tip — Not sure whether your app is affected? Vulert can check the versions your app actually runs. Scan free →
Conclusion
In conclusion, the vulnerability in the drm/amdgpu/ucode module of the Kernel poses a potential security risk. It is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.4.198 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
See every vulnerability recorded for Kernel →
FAQ
The impact of this vulnerability is not yet proven, but it has the potential to allow unauthorized access, privilege escalation, or other malicious activities.
To fix this vulnerability, update the Linux Kernel to version v5.4.198 or later.
No workaround is mentioned for this vulnerability.
Yes, this vulnerability is present in versions prior to v5.4.198 of the Linux Kernel.
You can find more information about this vulnerability in the GSD-2022-1003748 JSON file available at the following source: https://github.com/cloudsecurityalliance/gsd-database/blob/main/2022/1003xxx/GSD-2022-1003748.json
Related vulnerabilities
Recent vulnerabilities recorded for Kernel.
