CVE-2024-38622: drm/msm/dpu: Add callback function pointer check before its call

Published Jun 21, 2024
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Updated

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

drm/msm/dpu: Add callback function pointer check before its call

In dpucoreirqcallbackhandler() callback function pointer is compared to NULL, but then callback function is unconditionally called by this pointer. Fix this bug by adding conditional return.

Found by Linux Verification Center (linuxtesting.org) with SVACE.

Patchwork: https://patchwork.freedesktop.org/patch/588237/

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
debian/linux<=6.1.129-1, <=6.1.135-1
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.12.25-1
Linux Linux kernel>=5.19<6.6.33
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.9.4

Event History

Jun 21, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:18 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:18 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
RemedySeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·04:24 PM
Description
Dec 4, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:43 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38622?

CVE-2024-38622 is classified as a vulnerability in the Linux kernel that could potentially lead to a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-38622?

To mitigate CVE-2024-38622, update your Linux kernel to version 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.12.11-1, or 6.12.12-1.

3

Which versions of Linux are affected by CVE-2024-38622?

CVE-2024-38622 affects versions of the Linux kernel up to and including 6.1.123-1 and 6.1.119-1.

4

What component of the Linux kernel does CVE-2024-38622 affect?

CVE-2024-38622 specifically impacts the drm/msm/dpu module in the Linux kernel.

5

Is there a callback function issue related to CVE-2024-38622?

Yes, CVE-2024-38622 involves an issue where a callback function pointer is called without proper NULL checking.

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