CVE-2022-50741
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Publication date: 2025-12-24
Last updated on: 2025-12-29
Assigner: kernel.org
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is related to the Linux kernel's media component, specifically the imx-jpeg driver. There is a hardware bug where the interrupt STMBUF_HALF may be triggered after or when the interrupt is disabled, which can lead to an unexpected kernel panic. Since the interrupts STMBUF_HALF and STMBUF_RTND have no other effect, the fix involves disabling these useless interrupts and clearing the interrupt status when disabling interrupts to avoid the kernel panic.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can cause unexpected kernel panics in systems using the affected Linux kernel media driver (imx-jpeg). Kernel panics can lead to system crashes, instability, and potential downtime, affecting the reliability and availability of the system.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, disable the STMBUF_HALF and STMBUF_RTND interrupts in the imx-jpeg media driver and clear the interrupt status when disabling interrupts to avoid kernel panic.