CVE-2024-43899: drm/amd/display: Fix null pointer deref in dcn20_resource.c
Published Aug 26, 2024
·Updated
drm/amd/display: Fix null pointer deref in dcn20resource.c
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<6.10.5
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1, <=5.10.234-1, <=6.1.129-1, <=6.1.135-1
6.12.25-1
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
May 1, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·07:40 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 3, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·09:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-43899?
CVE-2024-43899 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-43899?
To fix CVE-2024-43899, update your Linux kernel to version 6.12.11-1 or higher.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-43899?
CVE-2024-43899 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 6.10.5 and specific Debian package versions.
4
What are the symptoms of CVE-2024-43899?
The symptoms of CVE-2024-43899 include system hangs during fullscreen playback with hardware decoding in certain multimedia applications.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-43899?
Yyou may consider avoiding fullscreen playback while using MPV with hardware decoding until the vulnerability is patched.