CVE-2024-38581: drm/amdgpu/mes: fix use-after-free issue

Published Jun 19, 2024
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Updated

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

drm/amdgpu/mes: fix use-after-free issue

Delete fence fallback timer to fix the ramdom use-after-free issue.

v2: move to amdgpumes.c

Other sources

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

drm/amdgpu/mes: fix use-after-free issue

The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned CVE-2024-38581 to this issue.

Upstream advisory: https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024061948-CVE-2024-38581-592d@gregkh/T

Red Hat

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/kernel<6.1.93
6.1.93
redhat/kernel<6.6.33
6.6.33
redhat/kernel<6.8.12
6.8.12
redhat/kernel<6.9
6.9
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<6.1.93
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.33
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.8.12
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc5

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.93
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.6.33
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.12
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.9

Event History

Jun 19, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:37 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 20, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38581?

CVE-2024-38581 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to potential exploitability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-38581?

To fix CVE-2024-38581, update your Linux kernel to version 6.1.93 or later, or to 6.6.33, 6.8.12, or 6.9.

3

Which Linux distributions are affected by CVE-2024-38581?

CVE-2024-38581 affects various distributions that use vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel including Red Hat-based systems.

4

What components of the Linux kernel are impacted by CVE-2024-38581?

CVE-2024-38581 impacts the Direct Rendering Manager (DRM) component related to the AMDGPU driver.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-38581?

There is no official workaround for CVE-2024-38581; the recommended action is to apply the necessary kernel updates.

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