CVE-2024-43894: drm/client: fix null pointer dereference in drm_client_modeset_probe
Published Aug 26, 2024
·Updated
drm/client: fix null pointer dereference in drmclientmodesetprobe
Affected Software
13 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=5.3<5.4.282
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.224
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.165
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.105
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.46
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.10.5
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc2
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 5.15.164.1-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.167.1-1
Remediation
Event History
Aug 26, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:10 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:10 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
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
Apr 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:35 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-43894?
CVE-2024-43894 has a severity rating that indicates it may lead to a null pointer dereference in certain conditions.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-43894?
To resolve CVE-2024-43894, upgrade to the patched versions provided for the Linux kernel and related packages.
3
Which Linux kernel versions are vulnerable to CVE-2024-43894?
Linux kernel versions up to and including 5.10.223-1 and several versions in the 6.x series are vulnerable to CVE-2024-43894.
4
What impact does CVE-2024-43894 have on system operations?
CVE-2024-43894 can potentially cause crashes or lead to instability in systems using affected versions of the Linux kernel.
5
Can CVE-2024-43894 be exploited remotely?
While CVE-2024-43894 primarily concerns local exploitation through user-space applications, impacts may vary based on system configuration.