Memory Leak in drm/amd/display Package
Summary
GSD-2022-1001740: drm/amd/display: Fix memory leak. Affects Kernel versions < 7e10369c72db7a0e2f77b2e306aadc07aef6b07a. 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 the necessary drivers and interfaces for managing the display output, including monitor detection, resolution settings, and graphics rendering. This package is crucial for proper functioning of AMD graphics cards on Linux systems.
Vulnerability Detail
The identified vulnerability in the drm/amd/display package is a memory leak issue. A memory leak occurs when a program fails to release memory that is no longer needed, leading to a gradual depletion of available memory resources. In this case, the memory leak is present in the code of the drm/amd/display package, potentially causing a gradual increase in memory usage over time. If left unaddressed, this can result in system instability, performance degradation, and even crashes. The vulnerability has been fixed in Linux Kernel version v5.15.34 by commit 7e10369c72db7a0e2f77b2e306aadc07aef6b07a.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Conclusion
The memory leak vulnerability in the drm/amd/display package can be fixed by updating the Linux Kernel to version v5.15.34 or later. It is crucial to address this vulnerability to prevent system instability and performance degradation. For further assistance or support in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
A memory leak occurs when a program fails to release memory that is no longer needed, leading to a gradual depletion of available memory resources.
If left unaddressed, a memory leak can result in system instability, performance degradation, and even crashes.
To fix the memory leak, it is recommended to update the Linux Kernel to version v5.15.34 or later.
Yes, users can manually apply the commit 7e10369c72db7a0e2f77b2e306aadc07aef6b07a to their existing Linux Kernel source code and rebuild the kernel.
Yes, it is important to ensure that the updated kernel is properly tested to avoid any potential issues in production systems.
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