CVE-2024-26817: amdkfd: use calloc instead of kzalloc to avoid integer overflow

Published Apr 13, 2024
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Updated

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

amdkfd: use calloc instead of kzalloc to avoid integer overflow

This uses calloc instead of doing the multiplication which might overflow.

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<4.19.312
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.4.274
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.215
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.155
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.86
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.27
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.8.6
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc3
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1

Event History

Apr 13, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:17 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:17 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·07:45 PM
Description
Apr 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:14 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26817?

The severity of CVE-2024-26817 is considered to be moderate due to potential integer overflow issues.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-26817?

To fix CVE-2024-26817, you should update to the patched versions of the Linux kernel: 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.12.10-1, or 6.12.11-1.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2024-26817?

CVE-2024-26817 affects the Linux kernel versions prior to the specified patched versions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-26817?

CVE-2024-26817 is an integer overflow vulnerability in the amdkfd component of the Linux kernel.

5

Is CVE-2024-26817 related to memory allocation?

Yes, CVE-2024-26817 is related to memory allocation, specifically the use of calloc to prevent integer overflow.

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