CVE-2022-49489: linux kernel Use-After-Free — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/msm/disp/dpu1: set vbif hw config to NULL to avoid use after memory free during pm runtime resume BUG: Unable to handle kernel paging request at virtual address 006b6b6b6b6b6be3 Call trace: dpu_vbif_init_memtypes+0x40/0xb8 dpu_runtime_resume+0xcc/0x1c0 pm_generic_runtime_resume+0x30/0x44 __genpd_runtime_resume+0x68/0x7c genpd_runtime_resume+0x134/0x258 __rpm_callback+0x98/0x138 rpm_callback+0x30/0x88 rpm_resume+0x36c/0x49c __pm_runtime_resume+0x80/0xb0 dpu_core_irq_uninstall+0x30/0xb0 dpu_irq_uninstall+0x18/0x24 msm_drm_uninit+0xd8/0x16c Patchwork: https://patchwork.freedesktop.org/patch/483255/ [DB: fixed Fixes tag]

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-416 Use After Free

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	4.19 — 4.19.247
linux	linux_kernel	4.20 — 5.4.198
linux	linux_kernel	5.5 — 5.10.121
linux	linux_kernel	5.11 — 5.15.46
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 5.17.14
linux	linux_kernel	5.18 — 5.18.3

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/134760263f6441741db0b2970e7face6b34b6d1c https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5b0adf5cbf3b74721e4e4c4e0cadc91b8df8bcc2 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/97ac682b6f7d36be5d934f86c9911066540a68f1 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/aa4cb188988dc6f1b3f4917d4dbc452150a5d871 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ef10d0c68e8608848cd58fca2589685718426607 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ef4bdaac7cb5416f236613ed9337ff0ea8ee329b https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fa5186b279ecf44b14fb435540d2065be91cb1ed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-49489? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/msm/disp/dpu1: set vbif hw config to NULL to avoid use after memory free during pm runtime resume BUG: Unable to handle kernel paging request at virtual address 006b6b6b6b6b6be3 Call trace: dpu_vbif_init_memtypes+0x40/0xb8 dpu_runtime_resume+0xcc/0x1c0 pm_generic_runtime_resume+0x30/0x44 __genpd_runtime_resume+0x68/0x7c genpd_runtime_resume+0x134/0x258 __rpm_callback+0x98/0x138 rpm_callback+0x30/0x88 rpm_resume+0x36c/0x49c __pm_runtime_resume+0x80/0xb0 dpu_core_irq_uninstall+0x30/0xb0 dpu_irq_uninstall+0x18/0x24 msm_drm_uninit+0xd8/0x16c Patchwork: https://patchwork.freedesktop.org/patch/483255/ [DB: fixed Fixes tag] It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-49489? +

CVE-2022-49489 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-49489? +

CVE-2022-49489 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2022-49489? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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