PT-2022-6121 · Linux+9 · Linux Kernel+9
Andrzej Hajda
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Published
2022-11-30
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Updated
2025-03-28
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CVE-2022-4139
CVSS v3.1
7.8
High
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux kernel versions prior to the fixed version
Description
An issue with the Linux kernel's GPU i915 kernel driver was found, related to an incorrect Translation Lookaside Buffer (TLB) flush. This could lead to random memory corruption or data leaks, potentially allowing a local user to crash the system or escalate their privileges. The issue affects integrated and discrete GPU Intel 12th generation, including Tiger Lake, Rocket Lake, Alder Lake, DG1, Raptor Lake, DG2, Arctic Sound, and Meteor Lake, starting from Linux kernel 5.4.
Recommendations
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
Improper Preservation of Permissions
Memory Leak
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Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Alt Linux
Almalinux
Astra Linux
Centos
Linuxmint
Linux Kernel
Red Hat
Rocky Linux
Suse
Ubuntu