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CVE-2024-26649: drm/amdgpu: Fix the null pointer when load rlc firmware

First published: Tue Mar 26 2024(Updated: )

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amdgpu: Fix the null pointer when load rlc firmware If the RLC firmware is invalid because of wrong header size, the pointer to the rlc firmware is released in function amdgpu_ucode_request. There will be a null pointer error in subsequent use. So skip validation to fix it.

Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/kernel<6.6.15
6.6.15
redhat/kernel<6.7.3
6.7.3
redhat/kernel<6.8
6.8
Linux Kernel>=6.3<6.6.15
Linux Kernel>=6.7<6.7.3
debian/linux
5.10.223-1
5.10.234-1
6.1.129-1
6.1.128-1
6.12.21-1
IBM Security Verify Governance - Identity Manager<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Software Stack<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Virtual Appliance<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance Identity Manager Container<=ISVG 10.0.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-26649?

    CVE-2024-26649 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-26649?

    To fix CVE-2024-26649, update your kernel to version 6.6.15, 6.7.3, or 6.8.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2024-26649?

    CVE-2024-26649 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 6.6.15, 6.7.3, and 6.8.

  • What vulnerability does CVE-2024-26649 address?

    CVE-2024-26649 addresses a null pointer fault when loading invalid RLC firmware in the Linux kernel.

  • Is CVE-2024-26649 present in all Linux distributions?

    CVE-2024-26649 may not be present in all distributions, but it affects specific versions of the Linux kernel utilized by various distributions.

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