SB20250226251 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel drm panfrost driver
Published: February 26, 2025 Updated: May 11, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20250226251
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) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-49359)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the panfrost_job_hw_submit(), panfrost_job_handle_err() and panfrost_job_handle_done() functions in drivers/gpu/drm/panfrost/panfrost_job.c, within the panfrost_ioctl_submit() function in drivers/gpu/drm/panfrost/panfrost_drv.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.