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CVE-2022-49218: drm/dp: Fix OOB read when handling Post Cursor2 register

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/dp: Fix OOB read when handling Post Cursor2 register The link_status array was not large enough to read the Adjust Request Post Cursor2 register, so remove the common helper function to avoid an OOB read, found with a -Warray-bounds build: drivers/gpu/drm/drm_dp_helper.c: In function 'drm_dp_get_adjust_request_post_cursor': drivers/gpu/drm/drm_dp_helper.c:59:27: error: array subscript 10 is outside array bounds of 'const u8[6]' {aka 'const unsigned char[6]'} [-Werror=array-bounds] 59 | return link_status[r - DP_LANE0_1_STATUS]; | ~~~~~~~~~~~^~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ drivers/gpu/drm/drm_dp_helper.c:147:51: note: while referencing 'link_status' 147 | u8 drm_dp_get_adjust_request_post_cursor(const u8 link_status[DP_LINK_STATUS_SIZE], | ~~~~~~~~~^~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Replace the only user of the helper with an open-coded fetch and decode, similar to drivers/gpu/drm/amd/display/dc/core/dc_link_dp.c.

HighCVSS 7.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2022-49218 is an out-of-bounds read in the Linux kernel DisplayPort DRM helper code. A local user with low privileges could potentially read sensitive memory or cause impact to availability. It is not listed as actively exploited in KEV, and the public record points to upstream kernel fixes.

Executive priority

Treat as a high-priority kernel maintenance issue where local users exist. It is not an internet-facing remote bug based on the provided CVSS vector, but kernel memory disclosure and availability impact justify timely patching.

Technical view

The flaw is CWE-125 in drm/dp handling of the Adjust Request Post Cursor2 register. The link_status array was too small for the helper’s index calculation, triggering an out-of-bounds read. Upstream resolved it by removing the shared helper and open-coding the fetch/decode in the only user.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely on systems running affected Linux kernel versions with DRM/DisplayPort code present. The CVE record indicates affected Linux kernel ranges around 5.5 through fixes in 5.17.2 and 5.18, but operators should verify against their vendor kernel package status.

Exploitation context

The CVSS vector is local, low complexity, low privileges required, and no user interaction. No KEV listing or provided source reports active exploitation. Practical exploitation details are not established in the provided sources.

Researcher notes

The public description says the issue was found via -Warray-bounds during build analysis. Review the two upstream stable commits for exact code changes and map them to distribution backports. Do not assume exploitability beyond the local CVSS context without additional evidence.

Mitigation direction

  • Apply Linux kernel updates that include the referenced upstream stable fixes.
  • Check your Linux distribution advisory for backported fixes and exact package versions.
  • Prioritize shared workstations, developer systems, and hosts with local user access.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Linux kernel versions across endpoints and servers.
  • Compare installed kernels with vendor advisories for CVE-2022-49218.
  • Confirm fixed kernel packages are deployed and running after reboot.
  • Review whether systems use DRM/DisplayPort-capable graphics paths.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.1 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.1CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H1.85.2CISA-ADP

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.1High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2022-49218Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinux79465e0ffeb9e4866939ea562bc55367be91e595, 79465e0ffeb9e4866939ea562bc55367be91e595unaffected
LinuxLinux5.5, 0, 5.17.2, 5.18affected
Weakness

CWE details

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CWE-125 · source CWE mapping

Out-of-bounds Read

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