CVE-2024-43905: drm/amd/pm: Fix the null pointer dereference for vega10_hwmgr
Published Aug 26, 2024
·Updated
drm/amd/pm: Fix the null pointer dereference for vega10hwmgr
Affected Software
8 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<6.1.105
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 5.15.182.1-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.182.1-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.167.1-1
Remediation
Event History
Aug 26, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:11 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:11 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
May 11, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:26 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-43905?
CVE-2024-43905 has a high severity rating due to the potential for a null pointer dereference leading to a system crash.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-43905?
To fix CVE-2024-43905, update the Linux kernel to a version higher than 6.1.105 or apply the recommended patches available from your distribution.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2024-43905?
CVE-2024-43905 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel, specifically those between versions 6.2 and 6.6.46, and other specified versions.
4
What problems does CVE-2024-43905 cause?
CVE-2024-43905 can lead to system instability and crashes when the vega10_hwmgr fails to handle null pointer dereferences properly.
5
How can I verify if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2024-43905?
To verify if your system is vulnerable to CVE-2024-43905, check the installed Linux kernel version against the affected version ranges.