Vulnerability in Kernel: drm/amdgpu/cs
Summary
GSD-2022-1003690: drm/amdgpu/cs: make commands with 0 chunks illegal behaviour. Affects Kernel versions < c12984cdb077b9042d2dc20ca18cb16a87bcc774. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The Kernel is a fundamental component of the Linux operating system, responsible for managing system resources and facilitating communication between hardware and software. The drm/amdgpu/cs module within the Kernel is specifically related to the AMD GPU driver, which enables graphics processing on AMD graphics cards. This vulnerability pertains to the handling of commands with 0 chunks within the drm/amdgpu/cs module.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in drm/amdgpu/cs allows for the execution of commands with 0 chunks, which is considered illegal behavior. While the impact and attack plausibility have not been proven, this vulnerability has the potential to be exploited by malicious actors. The vulnerability has been addressed in the Linux Kernel version v5.4.198 through commit c12984cdb077b9042d2dc20ca18cb16a87bcc774.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, the vulnerability in the drm/amdgpu/cs module of the Kernel has been addressed in the Linux Kernel version v5.4.198. It is crucial to update the Kernel to this version or later to ensure the security and stability of the system. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can reach out to DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The impact of this vulnerability is currently unknown, as the actual attack plausibility has not been proven. However, it is important to apply the fix to ensure the security and stability of the system.
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No specific workarounds have been mentioned for this vulnerability. It is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to the fixed version.
You can find more information about the fix in the commit c12984cdb077b9042d2dc20ca18cb16a87bcc774 in the official Linux Kernel repository.
The discovery of this vulnerability was automated and intended to aid in the discovery of potential security vulnerabilities. The actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven.
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