CVE-2024-27044: drm/amd/display: Fix potential NULL pointer dereferences in 'dcn10_set_output_transfer_func()'
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
drm/amd/display: Fix potential NULL pointer dereferences in 'dcn10setoutputtransferfunc()'
The 'stream' pointer is used in dcn10setoutputtransferfunc() before the check if 'stream' is NULL.
Fixes the below: drivers/gpu/drm/amd/amdgpu/../display/dc/hwss/dcn10/dcn10hwseq.c:1892 dcn10setoutputtransferfunc() warn: variable dereferenced before check 'stream' (see line 1875)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-27044?
CVE-2024-27044 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for NULL pointer dereferences in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27044?
To fix CVE-2024-27044, update to the patched versions of the Linux kernel that eliminate the NULL pointer dereference issue.
What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-27044?
CVE-2024-27044 affects Linux kernel versions from 5.4 up to 6.8.2, depending on specific release numbers.
Is CVE-2024-27044 specific to any particular Linux distribution?
CVE-2024-27044 can affect multiple Linux distributions using the impacted kernel versions, including Debian.
What functionality in the kernel does CVE-2024-27044 impact?
CVE-2024-27044 potentially impacts the display management functionality in the kernel, particularly related to setting output transfer functions.