CVE-2024-46729: drm/amd/display: Fix incorrect size calculation for loop

Published Sep 18, 2024
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Updated

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

drm/amd/display: Fix incorrect size calculation for loop

[WHY] feclken has size of 5 but sizeof(feclken) has byte size 20 which is lager than the array size.

[HOW] Divide byte size 20 by its element size.

This fixes 2 OVERRUN issues reported by Coverity.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1, <=5.10.234-1, <=6.1.129-1, <=6.1.135-1
6.12.25-16.12.27-1
Linux Linux kernel>=4.15<6.10.9

Event History

Sep 18, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:32 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:32 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
RemedySeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 1, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·08:38 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-46729?

CVE-2024-46729 is classified as a vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel, specifically related to incorrect size calculations.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-46729?

To resolve CVE-2024-46729, update to the recommended Linux kernel versions 6.12.9-1 or 6.12.10-1.

3

What versions of Linux are affected by CVE-2024-46729?

CVE-2024-46729 affects Linux kernel versions up to 5.10.226-1 and 6.1.123-1.

4

Is CVE-2024-46729 a critical vulnerability?

CVE-2024-46729 is not categorized as critical, but it poses potential risks due to incorrect memory size calculations.

5

Which Linux distributions need to address CVE-2024-46729?

Debian-based distributions, including those running specific versions of the Linux kernel, must address CVE-2024-46729.

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