Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel before 6.0.3, drivers/gpu/drm/virtio/virtgpu_object.c misinterprets the drm_gem_shmem_get_sg_table return value (expects it to be NULL in the error case, whereas it is actually an error pointer).
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 6.0.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.0.3Release Notes
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/c24968734abfed81c8f93dc5f44a7b7a9aecadfPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/05/msg00005.html
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.0.3Release Notes
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/c24968734abfed81c8f93dc5f44a7b7a9aecadfPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/05/msg00005.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-22998?
CVE-2023-22998 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel before 6.0.3, drivers/gpu/drm/virtio/virtgpu_object.c misinterprets the drm_gem_shmem_get_sg_table return value (expects it to be NULL in the error case, whereas it is actually an ...
How severe is CVE-2023-22998?
CVE-2023-22998 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-22998?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.