CVE-2024-26985: drm/xe: Fix bo leak in intel_fb_bo_framebuffer_init
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
drm/xe: Fix bo leak in intelfbboframebufferinit
Add a unreference bo in the error path, to prevent leaking a bo ref.
Return 0 on success to clarify the success path.
(cherry picked from commit a2f3d731be3893e730417ae3190760fcaffdf549)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-26985?
CVE-2024-26985 has a medium severity level due to a potential memory leak in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-26985?
To fix CVE-2024-26985, update to the patched versions of the Linux kernel specified in the vulnerability report.
What versions of Linux are affected by CVE-2024-26985?
CVE-2024-26985 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.12.10-1, and 6.12.11-1.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-26985 on system performance?
The impact of CVE-2024-26985 is primarily related to resource management, potentially leading to memory leaks which can degrade system performance over time.
Is CVE-2024-26985 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2024-26985 is not considered remotely exploitable as it requires local access to the system to leverage the memory leak.