CVE-2024-46694: drm/amd/display: avoid using null object of framebuffer

Published Sep 13, 2024
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Updated

drm/amd/display: avoid using null object of framebuffer

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=6.0<6.1.108
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.49
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.10.8
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc5
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.47.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.51.1-5
debian/linux
6.1.176-16.1.190-16.12.107-16.12.113-17.2.12-17.2.13-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.176-1Fixed in 6.1.190-1Fixed in 6.12.107-1Fixed in 6.12.113-1Fixed in 7.2.12-1Fixed in 7.2.13-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch 73dd0ad9e5dad53766ea3e631303430116f834b3

Event History

Sep 13, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:29 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:29 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-46694?

CVE-2024-46694 has a moderate severity rating due to potential impact on system stability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-46694?

To fix CVE-2024-46694, update to the recommended kernel versions listed in the security advisory.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-46694?

CVE-2024-46694 affects various Linux kernel versions from 6.0 up to and including 6.6.49.

4

Is CVE-2024-46694 a remote exploit?

CVE-2024-46694 is not classified as a remote exploit; it requires local access to the affected system.

5

What component of the Linux kernel is affected by CVE-2024-46694?

CVE-2024-46694 affects the AMD display driver within the Linux kernel.

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