CVE-2024-42259: drm/i915/gem: Fix Virtual Memory mapping boundaries calculation
drm/i915/gem: Fix Virtual Memory mapping boundaries calculation
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed 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
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-42259?
The severity of CVE-2024-42259 is classified as a moderate risk due to potential vulnerabilities in memory mapping.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42259?
To fix CVE-2024-42259, update the Linux kernel to versions 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.12.10-1, or 6.12.11-1.
Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-42259?
CVE-2024-42259 affects various versions of the Linux kernel including those prior to 5.10.226, 6.1.123, and 6.12.10.
Is CVE-2024-42259 specific to any Linux distributions?
CVE-2024-42259 specifically impacts Debian-based distributions using the affected Linux kernel versions.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-42259?
The potential impacts of CVE-2024-42259 include memory mapping issues that could lead to system instability or security breaches.