CVE-2024-44979: drm/xe: Fix missing workqueue destroy in xe_gt_pagefault
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
drm/xe: Fix missing workqueue destroy in xegtpagefault
On driver reload we never free up the memory for the pagefault and access counter workqueues. Add those destroy calls here.
(cherry picked from commit 7586fc52b14e0b8edd0d1f8a434e0de2078b7b2b)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-44979?
CVE-2024-44979 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-44979?
To remediate CVE-2024-44979, update to the patched versions of the Linux kernel, specifically those released after the vulnerability was addressed.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-44979?
CVE-2024-44979 affects Linux kernel versions from 6.8 up to 6.10.7 and several release candidates of version 6.11.
What kind of issues does CVE-2024-44979 address?
CVE-2024-44979 resolves issues related to memory management specifically involving workqueues in the Linux kernel driver.
Is CVE-2024-44979 related to any specific Linux distributions?
CVE-2024-44979 is a vulnerability within the Linux kernel that may impact various distributions, including Debian and Ubuntu, depending on the kernel version used.