SB2022122627 - Denial of service in Linux kernel Intel GVT-g graphics driver



SB2022122627 - Denial of service in Linux kernel Intel GVT-g graphics driver

Published: December 26, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022122627
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Double Free (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-3707)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the intel_gvt_dma_map_guest_page() function in Intel GVT-g graphics driver. A local user can trigger a double free error and crash the kernel.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.