CVE-2024-26656: drm/amdgpu: fix use-after-free bug

Published Apr 2, 2024
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Updated

drm/amdgpu: fix use-after-free bug

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<6.9
IBM Security Verify Governance<=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
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1, <=5.10.234-1, <=6.1.129-1
6.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
redhat/kernel<6.9
6.9
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.82.1-1<6.6.82.1-1
6.6.82.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.92.2-1<6.6.82.1-1
6.6.82.1-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.9
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.6.82.1-1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade linux kernel drm/amdgpu to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch CVE-2024-26656

Event History

Apr 2, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:08 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:08 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·03:48 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 8, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:59 AM
Description
Apr 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:18 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 4, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:25 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:25 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:25 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:25 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26656?

The severity of CVE-2024-26656 has not been explicitly categorized, but it involves a use-after-free bug in the Linux kernel that can lead to potential security risks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-26656?

To fix CVE-2024-26656, update to the kernel version 6.9 for Red Hat or to the specified versions for Debian as outlined in the vulnerability details.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2024-26656?

CVE-2024-26656 affects the kernel in Linux systems, specifically the AMDGPU DRM driver when certain invalid parameters are used.

4

Who reported CVE-2024-26656?

CVE-2024-26656 was reported by Joonkyo Jung.

5

What type of bug is CVE-2024-26656?

CVE-2024-26656 is identified as a use-after-free bug within the AMDGPU DRM driver in the Linux kernel.

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