Vulnerability in drm/msm/a3xx: Error Handling in a3xx_gpu_init()
Summary
GSD-2021-1001897: drm/msm/a3xx: fix error handling in a3xx_gpu_init(). Affects Kernel versions >= 5785dd7a8ef0de8049f40a1a109de6a1bf17b479, < d59e44e7821a8f2bb6f2e846b9167397a5f01608. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The drm/msm/a3xx package is a component of the Linux Kernel ecosystem. It is responsible for managing the display and graphics subsystem for certain Qualcomm Adreno GPUs. The a3xx_gpu_init() function within this package initializes the GPU and handles any errors that may occur during the process.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability identified in drm/msm/a3xx is related to error handling in the a3xx_gpu_init() function. The issue was introduced in version v5.11 of the Linux Kernel and was fixed in version v5.14.14. The vulnerability could potentially be exploited by an attacker to cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition or execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system. The exact impact and attack vectors have not been proven yet.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
No specific workaround has been provided for this vulnerability.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the vulnerability in drm/msm/a3xx related to error handling in a3xx_gpu_init() can be mitigated by updating the Linux Kernel to version v5.14.14 or later. This update includes the necessary fix for the vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The impact of this vulnerability could potentially range from a denial-of-service (DoS) condition to arbitrary code execution on a vulnerable system. However, the exact impact and attack vectors have not been proven yet.
The vulnerability was introduced in version v5.11 of the Linux Kernel. All versions between v5.11 and v5.14.13 (inclusive) are affected.
Yes, this vulnerability has been fixed in version v5.14.14 of the Linux Kernel.
Users can obtain the fixed version of the Linux Kernel from the official Linux Kernel repository: https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git/
No specific workaround has been provided for this vulnerability.
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