CVE-2022-49218: drm/dp: Fix OOB read when handling Post Cursor2 register
Published Feb 26, 2025
·Updated
drm/dp: Fix OOB read when handling Post Cursor2 register
Affected Software
3 affected components
The Linux Foundation Linux Kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.17.2
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.186.1-1
Event History
Feb 26, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:55 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:55 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 4, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·01:25 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:25 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-49218?
CVE-2022-49218 has a medium severity level due to the potential for an out-of-bounds read.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-49218?
To fix CVE-2022-49218, update your Linux kernel to the latest version that contains the patch for this vulnerability.
3
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2022-49218?
The potential impacts of CVE-2022-49218 include memory leakage and instability in systems running affected Linux kernel versions.
4
Which systems are affected by CVE-2022-49218?
CVE-2022-49218 affects various distributions of Linux that utilize vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel.
5
Is CVE-2022-49218 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2022-49218 is considered a local vulnerability as it requires local access to exploit the out-of-bounds read.