Linux Kernel up to 4.14.165/4.19.96/5.1 i915_gem_gtt.c i915_ppgtt_close use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel up to 4.14.165/4.19.96/5.1. This issue affects the function i915_ppgtt_close of the file drivers/gpu/drm/i915/i915_gem_gtt.c. The manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2020-7053. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 4.14.165/4.19.96/5.1 (Operating System). Affected is the function i915_ppgtt_close of the file drivers/gpu/drm/i915/i915_gem_gtt.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel 4.14 longterm through 4.14.165 and 4.19 longterm through 4.19.96 (and 5.x before 5.2), there is a use-after-free (write) in the i915_ppgtt_close function in drivers/gpu/drm/i915/i915_gem_gtt.c, aka CID-7dc40713618c. This is related to i915_gem_context_destroy_ioctl in drivers/gpu/drm/i915/i915_gem_context.c.

The weakness was published 01/14/2020. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2020-7053 since 01/14/2020. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 5.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 5.2
Patch: git.kernel.org

Timelineinfo

01/14/2020 🔍
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01/15/2020 +1 days 🔍
03/21/2024 +1527 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: 156455
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2020-7053 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-7053
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-148680

Entryinfo

Created: 01/15/2020 11:18
Updated: 03/21/2024 11:01
Changes: 01/15/2020 11:18 (40), 01/15/2020 11:23 (18), 03/21/2024 10:54 (20), 03/21/2024 11:01 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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