Vulnerability identifier: #VU97845
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Linux Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the ModeSupportAndSystemConfiguration() function in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/display/dc/dml/display_mode_vba.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Linux kernel:
External links
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3300a039caf850376bc3416c808cd8879da412bb
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8406158a546441b73f0b216aedacbf9a1e5748fb
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ee9d6df6d9172917d9ddbd948bb882652d5ecd29
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a54f7e866cc73a4cb71b8b24bb568ba35c8969df
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.