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CVE-2022-50390: drm/ttm: fix undefined behavior in bit shift for TTM_TT_FLAG_PRIV_POPULATED

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/ttm: fix undefined behavior in bit shift for TTM_TT_FLAG_PRIV_POPULATED Shifting signed 32-bit value by 31 bits is undefined, so changing significant bit to unsigned. The UBSAN warning calltrace like below: UBSAN: shift-out-of-bounds in ./include/drm/ttm/ttm_tt.h:122:26 left shift of 1 by 31 places cannot be represented in type 'int' Call Trace: <TASK> dump_stack_lvl+0x7d/0xa5 dump_stack+0x15/0x1b ubsan_epilogue+0xe/0x4e __ubsan_handle_shift_out_of_bounds+0x1e7/0x20c ttm_bo_move_memcpy+0x3b4/0x460 [ttm] bo_driver_move+0x32/0x40 [drm_vram_helper] ttm_bo_handle_move_mem+0x118/0x200 [ttm] ttm_bo_validate+0xfa/0x220 [ttm] drm_gem_vram_pin_locked+0x70/0x1b0 [drm_vram_helper] drm_gem_vram_pin+0x48/0xb0 [drm_vram_helper] drm_gem_vram_plane_helper_prepare_fb+0x53/0xe0 [drm_vram_helper] drm_gem_vram_simple_display_pipe_prepare_fb+0x26/0x30 [drm_vram_helper] drm_simple_kms_plane_prepare_fb+0x4d/0xe0 [drm_kms_helper] drm_atomic_helper_prepare_planes+0xda/0x210 [drm_kms_helper] drm_atomic_helper_commit+0xc3/0x1e0 [drm_kms_helper] drm_atomic_commit+0x9c/0x160 [drm] drm_client_modeset_commit_atomic+0x33a/0x380 [drm] drm_client_modeset_commit_locked+0x77/0x220 [drm] drm_client_modeset_commit+0x31/0x60 [drm] __drm_fb_helper_restore_fbdev_mode_unlocked+0xa7/0x170 [drm_kms_helper] drm_fb_helper_set_par+0x51/0x90 [drm_kms_helper] fbcon_init+0x316/0x790 visual_init+0x113/0x1d0 do_bind_con_driver+0x2a3/0x5c0 do_take_over_console+0xa9/0x270 do_fbcon_takeover+0xa1/0x170 do_fb_registered+0x2a8/0x340 fbcon_fb_registered+0x47/0xe0 register_framebuffer+0x294/0x4a0 __drm_fb_helper_initial_config_and_unlock+0x43c/0x880 [drm_kms_helper] drm_fb_helper_initial_config+0x52/0x80 [drm_kms_helper] drm_fbdev_client_hotplug+0x156/0x1b0 [drm_kms_helper] drm_fbdev_generic_setup+0xfc/0x290 [drm_kms_helper] bochs_pci_probe+0x6ca/0x772 [bochs] local_pci_probe+0x4d/0xb0 pci_device_probe+0x119/0x320 really_probe+0x181/0x550 __driver_probe_device+0xc6/0x220 driver_probe_device+0x32/0x100 __driver_attach+0x195/0x200 bus_for_each_dev+0xbb/0x120 driver_attach+0x27/0x30 bus_add_driver+0x22e/0x2f0 driver_register+0xa9/0x190 __pci_register_driver+0x90/0xa0 bochs_pci_driver_init+0x52/0x1000 [bochs] do_one_initcall+0x76/0x430 do_init_module+0x61/0x28a load_module+0x1f82/0x2e50 __do_sys_finit_module+0xf8/0x190 __x64_sys_finit_module+0x23/0x30 do_syscall_64+0x58/0x80 entry_SYSCALL_64_after_hwframe+0x63/0xcd </TASK>

MediumCVSS 5.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

This is a Linux kernel availability issue in the DRM TTM graphics memory code. A signed bit shift can trigger undefined behavior and a UBSAN warning path. The CVSS impact is availability only, requiring local access and low privileges.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate Linux kernel patching item. It is not evidenced as remotely exploitable or actively exploited, but affected local systems may suffer availability impact. Include it in normal kernel maintenance, with higher priority for shared Linux environments.

Technical view

The flaw is in drm/ttm handling of TTM_TT_FLAG_PRIV_POPULATED, where shifting a signed 32-bit value by 31 bits is undefined. The published trace reaches DRM, TTM, framebuffer, and bochs-related initialization paths. Upstream stable commits correct the flag handling.

Likely exposure

Exposure is mainly Linux systems running affected kernel versions or vendor kernels that include the vulnerable DRM TTM code without the cited stable fixes. The source does not identify specific distributions or cloud images.

Exploitation context

The CVSS vector is local, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high availability impact. KEV is false, and the provided sources do not state active exploitation or public weaponization.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to the CVE description, CVSS vector, affected version data, and upstream stable commit references. No CWE, exploit status, distribution-specific package names, or operational workaround is provided in the source bundle.

Mitigation direction

  • Update to a vendor kernel containing the cited upstream stable fixes.
  • Check distribution advisories for backported fixes before deploying custom kernels.
  • Prioritize shared, multi-user, workstation, VDI, and graphics-enabled Linux hosts.
  • Monitor kernel logs for UBSAN or DRM TTM availability symptoms.
  • Reboot systems after kernel package installation, following normal maintenance controls.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Linux kernel versions across affected fleets.
  • Confirm whether vendor kernels include the referenced stable commits or equivalent backports.
  • Review kernel logs for shift-out-of-bounds warnings involving ttm_tt.h.
  • Identify systems using DRM, TTM, framebuffer, or virtual display drivers.
  • Track remediation through package version, reboot status, and kernel build metadata.
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Confidence
high
Sources
6

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.5 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

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0Timeline events
0ADP providers
5Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.5CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H1.83.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

5.5Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2022-50390Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/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
LinuxLinux3312be8f6fc8a8dc7cef01986dbd436eab7af0f7, 3312be8f6fc8a8dc7cef01986dbd436eab7af0f7, 3312be8f6fc8a8dc7cef01986dbd436eab7af0f7, 3312be8f6fc8a8dc7cef01986dbd436eab7af0f7unaffected
LinuxLinux5.10, 0, 5.15.199, 6.0.16, 6.1.2, 6.2affected
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