Advisory Published

USN-6089-1: Linux kernel (OEM) vulnerability

First published: Thu May 18 2023(Updated: )

It was discovered that the Intel i915 graphics driver in the Linux kernel did not perform a GPU TLB flush in some situations. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-oem-22.04b<6.0.0.1016.16
6.0.0.1016.16
=22.04
All of
ubuntu/linux-image-6.0.0-1016-oem<6.0.0-1016.16
6.0.0-1016.16
=22.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this Linux kernel vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID for this Linux kernel vulnerability is CVE-2022-4139.

  • What is the severity of vulnerability CVE-2022-4139?

    The severity of vulnerability CVE-2022-4139 is not mentioned in the provided information.

  • Which software is affected by this vulnerability?

    The Linux kernel versions 6.0.0.1016.16 and 6.0.0-1016.16 of the linux-image-oem-22.04b and linux-image-6.0.0-1016-oem packages in Ubuntu 22.04 are affected by this vulnerability.

  • How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?

    A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using the Intel i915 graphics driver to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code.

  • Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?

    Yes, a fix is available for this vulnerability in the Ubuntu security updates. It is recommended to update to the specified versions of the linux-image-oem-22.04b and linux-image-6.0.0-1016-oem packages.

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