Overflow Check Vulnerability in drm/msm/submit Package

Kernel Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

14/11/2021

Disclosed on

N/A

Severity

No i

Fix available

Unrated

Severity

Not published

CVSS Score

GSD-2021-1002160: drm/msm/submit: fix overflow check on 64-bit architectures. Affects Kernel versions >= 20224d715a882210428ea62bba93f1bc4a0afe23, < 95c58291ee709424557996891926a05a32c5b13a. No fix is published. How to fix ↓

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Background

The drm/msm/submit package is a component of the Linux Kernel, which is responsible for managing graphics and display functionality. It specifically handles the submission of commands to the MSM (Mobile Station Modem) GPU driver. The package is crucial for proper rendering and display on devices that utilize the MSM GPU. However, a vulnerability has been identified in the package that affects 64-bit architectures.

Vulnerability Detail

The identified vulnerability in drm/msm/submit package is related to an overflow check on 64-bit architectures. The issue originates from a lack of proper validation and handling of input data, which can result in an integer overflow. This vulnerability could potentially be exploited by an attacker to execute arbitrary code or trigger a denial-of-service condition. The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet. The vulnerability was introduced in version v5.11 of the Linux Kernel and has been fixed in version v5.15 by commit 95c58291ee709424557996891926a05a32c5b13a.

How To Fix

No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.

To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.15 or later. This can be done by pulling the latest updates from the official Linux Kernel repository. Additionally, it is crucial to regularly update the kernel to ensure the latest security patches are applied.

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Workaround

No specific workaround has been mentioned for this vulnerability. It is advised to apply the fix mentioned above by updating the Linux Kernel to the recommended version.

Conclusion

The overflow check vulnerability in the drm/msm/submit package of the Linux Kernel can potentially lead to arbitrary code execution or denial-of-service attacks. It is crucial to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.15 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. Regularly updating the kernel and applying security patches is essential for maintaining a secure system. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can reach out to DevNack.com.

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