First published: Mon Aug 26 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/pm: Fix the null pointer dereference for vega10_hwmgr Check return value and conduct null pointer handling to avoid null pointer dereference.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Linux Kernel | <6.1.105 | |
Linux Kernel | >=6.2<6.6.46 | |
Linux Kernel | >=6.7<6.10.5 | |
debian/linux | <=5.10.223-1 | 5.10.226-1 6.1.123-1 6.1.119-1 6.12.11-1 6.12.12-1 |
debian/linux-6.1 | 6.1.119-1~deb11u1 |
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CVE-2024-43905 has a high severity rating due to the potential for a null pointer dereference leading to a system crash.
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.
CVE-2024-43905 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel, specifically those between versions 6.2 and 6.6.46, and other specified versions.
CVE-2024-43905 can lead to system instability and crashes when the vega10_hwmgr fails to handle null pointer dereferences properly.
To verify if your system is vulnerable to CVE-2024-43905, check the installed Linux kernel version against the affected version ranges.