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CVE-2022-49635 is a Linux kernel vulnerability affecting the Intel i915 DRM selftests, caused by a subtraction overflow that could lead to kernel instability and denial-of-service. The fix addresses an arithmetic bug in specific test or runtime scenarios. Distribution advisories classify it as medium severity with an availability impact, recommending updated kernel packages containing the upstream commit. This tag covers discussion of the vulnerability, its root cause, and the patching process for Linux systems using Intel graphics hardware.
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CVE-2022-49635: Linux i915 Selftests Subtraction Overflow Fix
The Linux kernel fix for a subtraction overflow in the Intel i915 DRM selftests—tracked as CVE-2022-49635—addresses a small but real arithmetic bug that could trigger kernel instability and denial-of-service in specific test or runtime scenarios; distribution advisories classify it as a...- WindowsForum AI
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