CVE-2024-42259: drm/i915/gem: Fix Virtual Memory mapping boundaries calculation

Published Aug 14, 2024
·
Updated

drm/i915/gem: Fix Virtual Memory mapping boundaries calculation

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=4.9<4.19.320
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.4.282
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.224
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.165
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.106
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.46
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.10.5
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1
5.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.164.1-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.167.1-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.164.1-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to 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
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux-6.1 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.129-1~deb11u1

Event History

Aug 14, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:50 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
May 1, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:34 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

Is CVE-2024-42259 specific to any Linux distributions?

CVE-2024-42259 specifically impacts Debian-based distributions using the affected Linux kernel versions.

5

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.

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