SB2022100503 - Integer overflow in Linux kernel PXA3xx graphics controllers driver
Published: October 5, 2022
Security Bulletin ID
SB2022100503
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-39842)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow within the pxa3xx_gcu_write() function in drivers/video/fbdev/pxa3xx-gcu.c in Linux kernel. A local user can trigger an integer overflow and execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.