CVE-2024-43906: drm/admgpu: fix dereferencing null pointer context

Published Aug 26, 2024
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Updated

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

drm/admgpu: fix dereferencing null pointer context

When user space sets an invalid ta type, the pointer context will be empty. So it need to check the pointer context before using it

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<6.6.46
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.10.5
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1

Event History

Aug 26, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:11 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:11 AM
Description
Jan 9, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 23, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·07:38 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-43906?

CVE-2024-43906 has been classified as a medium-severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-43906?

To address CVE-2024-43906, users should upgrade to a patched version of the Linux kernel that includes the fix.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-43906?

CVE-2024-43906 affects Linux kernel versions up to 6.6.45 and versions between 6.7 and 6.10.5 inclusively.

4

What type of issue does CVE-2024-43906 represent in the Linux kernel?

CVE-2024-43906 represents a null pointer dereference vulnerability when handling invalid ta types in the graphics driver.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2024-43906?

As of now, there are no public exploits available for CVE-2024-43906, but users are advised to apply patches to mitigate the risk.

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