CVE-2022-49294: drm/amd/display: Check if modulo is 0 before dividing.
Published Feb 26, 2025
·Updated
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
drm/amd/display: Check if modulo is 0 before dividing.
[How & Why] If a value of 0 is read, then this will cause a divide-by-0 panic.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Linux Linux kernel<5.15.47
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<5.17.15
Linux Linux kernel>=5.18<5.18.4
Linux Kernel
Event History
Feb 26, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:01 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:01 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-49294?
CVE-2022-49294 has a severity rating that could lead to a system panic due to a divide-by-zero error.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-49294?
To fix CVE-2022-49294, update the Linux kernel to a version above 5.15.47 or between 5.16 and 5.17.15, or between 5.18 and 5.18.4.
3
What are the affected versions for CVE-2022-49294?
CVE-2022-49294 affects Linux kernel versions up to 5.15.47, from 5.16 to 5.17.15, and from 5.18 to 5.18.4.
4
What impact does CVE-2022-49294 have on the system?
The impact of CVE-2022-49294 is a potential system crash due to a divide-by-zero panic.
5
Who is impacted by CVE-2022-49294?
Any systems running the affected versions of the Linux kernel are susceptible to CVE-2022-49294.