CVE-2022-48990: drm/amdgpu: fix use-after-free during gpu recovery
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
drm/amdgpu: fix use-after-free during gpu recovery
[Why] [ 754.862560] refcountt: underflow; use-after-free. [ 754.862898] Call Trace: [ 754.862903] <TASK> [ 754.862913] amdgpujobfreecb+0xc2/0xe1 [amdgpu] [ 754.863543] drmschedmain.cold+0x34/0x39 [amdsched]
[How] The fwfence may be not init, check whether dmafenceinit is performed before job free
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.