CVE-2024-44961: drm/amdgpu: Forward soft recovery errors to userspace
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
drm/amdgpu: Forward soft recovery errors to userspace
As we discussed before[1], soft recovery should be forwarded to userspace, or we can get into a really bad state where apps will keep submitting hanging command buffers cascading us to a hard reset.
1: https://lore.kernel.org/all/bf23d5ed-9a6b-43e7-84ee-8cbfd0d60f18@froggi.es/ (cherry picked from commit 434967aadbbbe3ad9103cc29e9a327de20fdba01)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-44961?
The severity of CVE-2024-44961 is classified as high due to its impact on application stability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-44961?
To fix CVE-2024-44961, upgrade the Linux kernel to version 6.12.11-1 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-44961?
CVE-2024-44961 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel, specifically versions between 6.7 and 6.10.5, as well as 6.11-rc1 and 6.11-rc2.
What are the implications of CVE-2024-44961 for users?
Users may experience application hangs and instability without remediation of CVE-2024-44961.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-44961 until it is fixed?
There are no recommended workarounds for CVE-2024-44961; the best approach is to apply the kernel update as soon as possible.