Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/shmem-helper: Remove errant put in error path drm_gem_shmem_mmap() doesn't own this reference, resulting in the GEM object getting prematurely freed leading to a later use-after-free.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.2, < 5.4.227 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/24013314be6ee4ee456114a671e9fa3461323de8Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/585a07b820059462e0c93b76c7de2cd946b26b40Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/586847b98e20ab02212ca5c1fc46680384e68a28Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6a4da05acd062ae7774b6b19cef2b7d922902d36Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/83e3da8bb92fcfa7a1d232cf55f9e6c49bb84942Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-48981?
CVE-2022-48981 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/shmem-helper: Remove errant put in error path drm_gem_shmem_mmap() doesn't own this reference, resulting in the GEM object get...
How severe is CVE-2022-48981?
CVE-2022-48981 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-48981?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.