Vulnerability in drm/amd/display package: Clear optc underflow before turn off odm clock
Summary
GSD-2022-1005925: drm/amd/display: clear optc underflow before turn off odm clock. Affects Kernel versions < 814b756d4ec3a8728debb116cf49005feada7750. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The drm/amd/display package is a component of the Linux Kernel that handles display functionality for AMD graphics cards. It provides drivers and support for managing graphics output, including monitor configurations, resolutions, and refresh rates. This package is critical for proper display operation on systems using AMD GPUs.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the drm/amd/display package involves a failure to clear optc underflow before turning off the odm clock. This can lead to potential security vulnerabilities, although the specific impact and attack plausibility have not been proven yet. The vulnerability has been addressed in the Linux Kernel version v5.4.212 by commit 814b756d4ec3a8728debb116cf49005feada7750.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the vulnerability in the drm/amd/display package can potentially lead to security vulnerabilities. It is important to update the Linux Kernel to the fixed version to ensure the security and stability of systems using AMD graphics cards. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The impact of this vulnerability is currently unknown as no specific attack scenarios have been proven. However, it is important to update the Linux Kernel to the fixed version to ensure the security and stability of the system.
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While there is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability, it is generally recommended to follow security best practices such as keeping your system up to date with the latest security patches, using a firewall, and practicing safe browsing habits.
Yes, this vulnerability is specific to the drm/amd/display package, which is responsible for handling display functionality for AMD graphics cards. Systems using other graphics cards may not be affected by this particular vulnerability.
You can find more information about this vulnerability in the GSD-2022-1005925 JSON file available on the GitHub repository of the Cloud Security Alliance's GSD Database (https://github.com/cloudsecurityalliance/gsd-database/blob/main/2022/1005xxx/GSD-2022-1005925.json).
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