CVE-2022-48979: drm/amd/display: fix array index out of bound error in DCN32 DML

Published Oct 21, 2024
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

drm/amd/display: fix array index out of bound error in DCN32 DML

[Why&How] LinkCapacitySupport array is indexed with the number of voltage states and not the number of max DPPs. Fix the error by changing the array declaration to use the correct (larger) array size of total number of voltage states.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Linux Linux kernel<6.0.13
Linux Linux kernel=6.1-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.1-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.1-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.1-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.1-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=6.1-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=6.1-rc7
Linux Linux kernel=6.1-rc8

Event History

Oct 21, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:05 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-48979?

CVE-2022-48979 has been classified with a high severity due to the potential for an array index out of bound error in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-48979?

To fix CVE-2022-48979, ensure you update to the latest version of the Linux kernel beyond version 6.0.13.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2022-48979?

CVE-2022-48979 affects Linux kernel versions up to 6.0.13 and from 6.1-rc1 to 6.1-rc8.

4

What components are implicated in CVE-2022-48979?

CVE-2022-48979 specifically involves the AMD display driver within the Linux kernel.

5

Is CVE-2022-48979 a remote exploit vulnerability?

CVE-2022-48979 does not appear to facilitate remote exploitation; it is primarily an issue affecting local system operations.

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