CVE-2024-44978: drm/xe: Free job before xe_exec_queue_put

Published Sep 4, 2024
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Updated

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

drm/xe: Free job before xeexecqueueput

Free job depends on job->vm being valid, the last xeexecqueueput can destroy the VM. Prevent UAF by freeing job before xeexecqueueput.

(cherry picked from commit 32a42c93b74c8ca6d0915ea3eba21bceff53042f)

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=6.8<6.10.7
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc4
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1

Event History

Sep 4, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:54 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 9, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-44978?

CVE-2024-44978 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for use-after-free conditions in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I resolve CVE-2024-44978?

To resolve CVE-2024-44978, it is recommended to update the Linux kernel to version 6.10.7 or later.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-44978?

CVE-2024-44978 affects Linux kernel versions from 6.8 up to 6.11-rc4.

4

What impact does CVE-2024-44978 have on system security?

CVE-2024-44978 can lead to potential system crashes or exploitation due to a use-after-free vulnerability.

5

Is there a specific patch for CVE-2024-44978?

Yes, CVE-2024-44978 is addressed in various patched versions, including 5.10.223-1 and 6.1.123-1.

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