CVE-2024-46709: drm/vmwgfx: Fix prime with external buffers

Published Sep 13, 2024
·
Updated

drm/vmwgfx: Fix prime with external buffers

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=6.6.29<6.6.49
Linux Linux kernel>=6.8.8<6.9
Linux Linux kernel>=6.9<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
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.22-16.12.25-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.51.1-5
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.47.1-1

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 6.12.22-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1

Event History

Sep 13, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:33 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:33 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Jan 13, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:31 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-46709?

CVE-2024-46709 has been classified with a severity rating of medium due to potential exploitation of external buffer mapping.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-46709?

To fix CVE-2024-46709, update your Linux kernel to the patched versions 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.12.9-1, or 6.12.10-1.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-46709?

CVE-2024-46709 affects various versions of the Linux kernel including versions between 6.11-rc1 to 6.11-rc5 and several others within specified version ranges.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2024-46709?

The impact of CVE-2024-46709 could potentially allow attackers to exploit vulnerabilities related to external buffer mappings.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-46709?

Currently, the recommended action is to apply the available security updates as there are no effective workarounds for CVE-2024-46709.

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