CVE-2022-36280: There is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in vmwgfx driver
First published: Fri Sep 09 2022(Updated: )
An out-of-bounds(OOB) memory access vulnerability was found in vmwgfx driver in drivers/gpu/vmxgfx/vmxgfx_kms.c in GPU component in the Linux kernel with device file '/dev/dri/renderD128 (or Dxxx)'. This flaw allows a local attacker with a user account on the system to gain privilege, causing a denial of service(DoS).
Credit: security@openanolis.org security@openanolis.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | >=3.2<=5.13.0-52 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =11.0 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.226-1 6.1.123-1 6.1.119-1 6.12.11-1 6.12.12-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.openanolis.cn/show_bug.cgi?id=2071
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/03/msg00000.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/05/msg00006.html
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5324
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2022-36280
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-36280
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-36280
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2022-36280
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-36280
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/4cf949c7fafe21e085a4ee386bb2dade9067316e
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-36280?
CVE-2022-36280 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for a local attacker to escalate privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36280?
To mitigate CVE-2022-36280, update the Linux kernel to versions 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.12.11-1, or 6.12.12-1 if you are using Debian.
Who is affected by CVE-2022-36280?
CVE-2022-36280 affects users running vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel, specifically versions between 3.2 and 5.13.0-52, as well as specific Debian releases.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2022-36280?
CVE-2022-36280 is an out-of-bounds memory access vulnerability found in the vmwgfx driver within the GPU component of the Linux kernel.
Can CVE-2022-36280 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2022-36280 requires local access to the machine, as it can only be exploited by an authenticated user.
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