CVE-2024-42122: drm/amd/display: Add NULL pointer check for kzalloc
drm/amd/display: Add NULL pointer check for kzalloc
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— Launchpad
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1 - Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/linux-6.1to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.129-1~deb11u1 - Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 6.6.64.2-9
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-42122?
CVE-2024-42122 is considered a medium severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42122?
To fix CVE-2024-42122, update your Linux kernel to version 6.1.135-1 or later.
Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-42122?
CVE-2024-42122 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 6.1.135-1.
Does CVE-2024-42122 impact Debian users?
Yes, Debian users running Linux kernel versions 5.10.223-1 and 5.10.234-1 are affected by CVE-2024-42122.
What components are involved in CVE-2024-42122?
CVE-2024-42122 involves the AMD display driver in the Linux kernel.