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CVE-2022-50079

7.0 · HIGH

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Check correct bounds for stream encoder instances for DCN303 [Why & How] eng_id for DCN303 cannot be more than…

Published Jun 18, 2025CWE-125EPSS 0.27%

Overview

CVE-2022-50079 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 18, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.0, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

drm/amd/display: Check correct bounds for stream encoder instances for DCN303

[Why & How]

eng_id for DCN303 cannot be more than 1, since we have only two

instances of stream encoders.

Check the correct boundary condition for engine ID for DCN303 prevent

the potential out of bounds access.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-50079?

CVE-2022-50079 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 18, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-50079?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.0, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-50079?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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