SB20250226725 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel i915 selftests driver
Published: February 26, 2025 Updated: May 11, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20250226725
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-49635)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption within the pot_hole() function in drivers/gpu/drm/i915/selftests/i915_gem_gtt.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.