CVE-2024-42119: drm/amd/display: Skip finding free audio for unknown engine_id
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
drm/amd/display: Skip finding free audio for unknown engineid
[WHY] ENGINEIDUNKNOWN = -1 and can not be used as an array index. Plus, it also means it is uninitialized and does not need free audio.
[HOW] Skip and return NULL.
This fixes 2 OVERRUN issues reported by Coverity.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
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debian/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.98-1 - Upgrade
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debian/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.9.9-1 - 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 - Compensating control
In drm/amd/display, when engine_id is ENGINE_ID_UNKNOWN (-1), skip finding free audio and return NULL because the engine is uninitialized and does not need free audio.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-42119?
CVE-2024-42119 is classified as a low severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel related to audio handling.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42119?
To fix CVE-2024-42119, you should update to the patched versions of the Linux kernel, specifically version 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.12.10-1, or 6.12.11-1.
What software is affected by CVE-2024-42119?
CVE-2024-42119 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel, including the packages linux and linux-6.1 in the Debian distribution.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-42119?
The impact of CVE-2024-42119 is primarily related to improper management of audio streams in the Linux kernel, which could lead to incorrect behavior.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-42119?
There is no specific workaround for CVE-2024-42119; the best mitigation is applying the necessary updates to the affected Linux kernel versions.