CVE-2022-48990: drm/amdgpu: fix use-after-free during gpu recovery
Published Oct 21, 2024
·Updated
drm/amdgpu: fix use-after-free during gpu recovery
Affected Software
8 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
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.186.1-1
Event History
Oct 21, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:06 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 3, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·09:46 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 4, 2025
Updated
via Microsoft·04:46 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-48990?
CVE-2022-48990 has been classified with a high severity due to its impact on the Linux kernel's GPU recovery process.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-48990?
To mitigate CVE-2022-48990, update the Linux kernel to version 6.0.13 or any later version that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What software does CVE-2022-48990 affect?
CVE-2022-48990 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel, specifically those under 6.0.13 and between 6.1-rc1 to 6.1-rc6.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-48990?
CVE-2022-48990 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel related to amdgpu GPU handling.
5
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2022-48990?
If exploited, CVE-2022-48990 could lead to system crashes, data corruption, or potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.