CVE-2024-26661: drm/amd/display: Add NULL test for 'timing generator' in 'dcn21_set_pipe()'

Published Apr 2, 2024
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Updated

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

drm/amd/display: Add NULL test for 'timing generator' in 'dcn21setpipe()'

In "u32 otginst = pipectx->streamres.tg->inst;" pipectx->streamres.tg could be NULL, it is relying on the caller to ensure the tg is not NULL.

Other sources

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

drm/amd/display: Add NULL test for 'timing generator' in 'dcn21setpipe()'

The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned CVE-2024-26661 to this issue.

Upstream advisory: https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024040223-CVE-2024-26661-bef6@gregkh/T

Red Hat

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/kernel<6.6.17
6.6.17
redhat/kernel<6.7.5
6.7.5
redhat/kernel<6.8
6.8
Linux Linux Kernel>=5.9<6.6.17
Linux Linux Kernel>=6.7<6.7.5
Linux Linux Kernel=6.8-rc1
Linux Linux Kernel=6.8-rc2
Linux Linux Kernel=6.8-rc3
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1, <=5.10.234-1, <=6.1.129-1, <=6.1.135-1
6.12.25-16.12.27-1

Event History

Apr 2, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:22 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:22 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·11:07 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:46 PM
Description
Apr 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:13 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 13, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·12:15 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26661?

CVE-2024-26661 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to potential system impact.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-26661?

To fix CVE-2024-26661, update your Linux kernel to version 6.6.17, 6.7.5, 6.8, or specific versions provided by Debian.

3

What software packages are affected by CVE-2024-26661?

CVE-2024-26661 affects the Linux kernel in Red Hat versions prior to 6.6.17, 6.7.5, 6.8, and certain Debian versions.

4

What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2024-26661?

Any system running the affected versions of the Linux kernel is vulnerable to CVE-2024-26661.

5

Is CVE-2024-26661 related to the AMD display driver?

Yes, CVE-2024-26661 is specifically related to a vulnerability in the AMD display driver within the Linux kernel.

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