CVE-2022-38457
Medium
Description
A use-after-free(UAF) vulnerability was found in function 'vmw_cmd_res_check' in drivers/gpu/vmxgfx/vmxgfx_execbuf.c in Linux kernel's vmwgfx driver with device file '/dev/dri/renderD128 (or Dxxx)'. This flaw allows a local attacker with a user account on the system to gain privilege, causing a denial of service(DoS).
SeverityMedium
CVSS6.3
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedSep 9, 2022
First seenSep 9, 2022
Weakness typeCWE-416Use after free
How to fix
Update
- linux linux_kernel6.1.7 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | 4.20 ≤ v < 6.1.7, 6.2 | 6.1.7 |
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