CVE-2024-42261: drm/v3d: Validate passed in drm syncobj handles in the timestamp extension

Published Aug 17, 2024
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Updated

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

drm/v3d: Validate passed in drm syncobj handles in the timestamp extension

If userspace provides an unknown or invalid handle anywhere in the handle array the rest of the driver will not handle that well.

Fix it by checking handle was looked up successfully or otherwise fail the extension by jumping into the existing unwind.

(cherry picked from commit 8d1276d1b8f738c3afe1457d4dff5cc66fc848a3)

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
Linux Linux kernel>=6.8<6.10.4
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc1

Event History

Aug 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:54 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:54 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
RemedySeverityAffected Software
Jan 13, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42261?

CVE-2024-42261 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-42261?

To fix CVE-2024-42261, update to a patched version of the Linux kernel such as 5.10.223-1 or later.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-42261?

CVE-2024-42261 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.12.10-1, and 6.12.11-1.

4

What components are impacted by CVE-2024-42261?

CVE-2024-42261 impacts the drm/v3d subsystem in the Linux kernel, specifically related to drm syncobj handles.

5

Is user confirmation needed to exploit CVE-2024-42261?

CVE-2024-42261 can be exploited by userspace providing an invalid handle, indicating that user confirmation is not necessary for exploitation.

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