CVE-2024-21478: NULL Pointer Dereference in Graphics

Published Jun 3, 2024
·
Updated

transient DOS when setting up a fence callback to free a KGSL memory entry object during DMA.

Affected Software

26 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
Qualcomm Qam8255p Firmware
Qualcomm Qam8255p
All of the following
Qualcomm Qam8650p Firmware
Qualcomm Qam8650p
All of the following
Qualcomm Qam8775p Firmware
Qualcomm Qam8775p
All of the following
Qualcomm Qamsrv1h Firmware
Qualcomm Qamsrv1h
All of the following
Qualcomm Qamsrv1m Firmware
Qualcomm Qamsrv1m
All of the following
Qualcomm Sa8255p Firmware
Qualcomm Sa8255p
All of the following
Qualcomm Sa8650p Firmware
Qualcomm Sa8650p
All of the following
Qualcomm Sa8770p Firmware
Qualcomm Sa8770p
All of the following
Qualcomm Sa8775p Firmware
Qualcomm Sa8775p
All of the following
Qualcomm Sa9000p Firmware
Qualcomm Sa9000p
All of the following
Qualcomm Srv1h Firmware
Qualcomm Srv1h
All of the following
Qualcomm Srv1m Firmware
Qualcomm Srv1m
Google Android
android/platform/vendor/qcom/opensource/graphics-kernel>=SoCVersion:0<SoCVersion:2024-08-05
SoCVersion:2024-08-05

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/vendor/qcom/opensource/graphics-kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in SoCVersion:2024-08-05

Event History

Jun 3, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:05 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:05 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Aug 1, 2024
Advisory Published
via OSV·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Aug 5, 2024
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21478?

CVE-2024-21478 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause transient Denial of Service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-21478?

To fix CVE-2024-21478, you should apply the latest firmware updates provided by Qualcomm or your device manufacturer.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-21478?

CVE-2024-21478 affects Google Android devices and specific Qualcomm firmware, including features in Qam8255p, Qam8650p, Qam8775p, and several others.

4

How does CVE-2024-21478 impact device performance?

CVE-2024-21478 can lead to a transient Denial of Service, affecting the stability and performance of the affected devices.

5

Is CVE-2024-21478 being actively exploited?

As of now, there is no public information indicating that CVE-2024-21478 is being actively exploited in the wild.

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