CVE-2024-42227: drm/amd/display: Fix overlapping copy within dml_core_mode_programming

Published Jul 30, 2024
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Updated

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

drm/amd/display: Fix overlapping copy within dmlcoremodeprogramming

[WHY] &modelib->mp.Watermark and &locals->Watermark are the same address. memcpy may lead to unexpected behavior.

[HOW] memmove should be used.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<6.9.9
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1

Event History

Jul 30, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:47 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:47 AM
Description
Dec 15, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:32 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 1, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·12:35 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42227?

CVE-2024-42227 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-42227?

To address CVE-2024-42227, you should update the Linux kernel to versions 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.12.10-1, or 6.12.11-1.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2024-42227?

CVE-2024-42227 affects various versions of the Linux kernel prior to 6.10.0.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2024-42227?

CVE-2024-42227 involves an overlapping copy issue within the dml_core_mode_programming that can lead to unexpected behavior.

5

What are the recommendations for preventing CVE-2024-42227?

It is recommended to regularly update your Linux kernel to the latest stable versions to mitigate vulnerabilities such as CVE-2024-42227.

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