CVE-2022-38096

There is a NULL pointer vulnerability in vmwgfx driver

Description

A NULL pointer dereference vulnerability was found in vmwgfx driver in drivers/gpu/vmxgfx/vmxgfx_execbuf.c in GPU component of Linux kernel 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).

Category

6.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: Linux kernel
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.openanolis.cn/show_bug.cgi?id=2073 issue tracking permissions required
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00017.html mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-38096?
CVE-2022-38096 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-38096?
To fix CVE-2022-38096, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-38096 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-38096 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-38096?
CVE-2022-38096 affects Linux kernel.
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