CVE-2024-36014: drm/arm/malidp: fix a possible null pointer dereference
First published: Wed May 29 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/arm/malidp: fix a possible null pointer dereference In malidp_mw_connector_reset, new memory is allocated with kzalloc, but no check is performed. In order to prevent null pointer dereferencing, ensure that mw_state is checked before calling __drm_atomic_helper_connector_reset.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | >=4.19<4.19.316 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=4.20<5.4.278 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.5<5.10.219 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.11<5.15.161 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.16<6.1.93 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.2<6.6.33 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.7<6.8.12 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.9<6.9.3 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.234-1 6.1.123-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.12-1 6.12.16-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/335cc45ef2b81b68be63c698b4f867a530bdf7a5
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3e54d4e95120641216dfe91a6c49f116a9f68490
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/565d9ad7e5a18eb69ed8b66a9e9bb3f45346520c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/93f76ec1eddce60dbb5885cbc0d7df54adee4639
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a1f95aede6285dba6dd036d907196f35ae3a11ea
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a5fa5b40a278a3ca978fed64707bd27614adb1eb
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b6cc5dd06336ed8bb3a7a1fc5aaf7d5e88bc0818
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b77620730f614059db2470e8ebab3e725280fc6d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e4b52d49383306ef73fd1bd9102538beebb0fe07
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-36014
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/a1f95aede6285dba6dd036d907196f35ae3a11ea
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-36014
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-36014
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-36014
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-36014
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-36014?
CVE-2024-36014 has a severity rating that indicates a potential risk of null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-36014?
To remediate CVE-2024-36014, update to a fixed version of the Linux kernel such as 5.10.223-1 or higher.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-36014?
CVE-2024-36014 affects multiple Linux kernel versions including those between 4.19 and 6.9.
What component of the Linux kernel is impacted by CVE-2024-36014?
CVE-2024-36014 impacts the drm/arm/malidp component of the Linux kernel.
Is backporting a solution for CVE-2024-36014?
Backporting fixes for CVE-2024-36014 is not recommended since using the latest kernel version is the ideal solution.
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