CVE-2024-40932: drm/exynos/vidi: fix memory leak in .get_modes()
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
drm/exynos/vidi: fix memory leak in .getmodes()
The duplicated EDID is never freed. Fix it.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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debian/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.99-1 - Upgrade
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debian/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.9.7-1 - Upgrade
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debian/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.176-1Fixed in 6.1.190-1Fixed in 6.12.107-1Fixed in 6.12.115-2Fixed in 7.2.12-1Fixed in 7.2.15-1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-40932?
CVE-2024-40932 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40932?
To fix CVE-2024-40932, you need to upgrade the Linux kernel to version 5.10.223-1 or later.
Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-40932?
CVE-2024-40932 affects Linux kernel versions from 4.19.317 to 6.10-rc3.
Is CVE-2024-40932 a memory leak issue?
Yes, CVE-2024-40932 involves a memory leak due to duplicated EDID not being freed.
What packages contain the fix for CVE-2024-40932?
The fix for CVE-2024-40932 is included in packages such as linux 5.10.223-1, linux-6.1 6.1.119-1~deb11u1, and others.