CVE-2022-49233
AMD Display Memory Leak Vulnerability
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Call dc_stream_release for remove link enc assignment [Why] A porting error resulted in the stream assignment for the link being retained without being released - a memory leak. [How] Fix the porting error by adding back the dc_stream_release() intended as part of the original patch.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 26, 2025, 7:01 a.m.
Last Modified :
March 18, 2025, 7:27 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Apply the kernel patch to fix the porting error.
- Ensure dc_stream_release() is called correctly.
- Verify memory usage after applying the fix.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2022-49233.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a28b7b6a0c827ce672edcdb5b2b5916b0beebe03 | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f2bde8349c35d01d7c50456ea06a5c7d5e0e5ed0 | Patch |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 18, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-401 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.17 up to (excluding) 5.17.2 Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a28b7b6a0c827ce672edcdb5b2b5916b0beebe03 Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f2bde8349c35d01d7c50456ea06a5c7d5e0e5ed0 Types: Patch -
New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Feb. 26, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Call dc_stream_release for remove link enc assignment [Why] A porting error resulted in the stream assignment for the link being retained without being released - a memory leak. [How] Fix the porting error by adding back the dc_stream_release() intended as part of the original patch. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a28b7b6a0c827ce672edcdb5b2b5916b0beebe03 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f2bde8349c35d01d7c50456ea06a5c7d5e0e5ed0