CVE-2024-46778: drm/amd/display: Check UnboundedRequestEnabled's value
First published: Wed Sep 18 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Check UnboundedRequestEnabled's value CalculateSwathAndDETConfiguration_params_st's UnboundedRequestEnabled is a pointer (i.e. dml_bool_t *UnboundedRequestEnabled), and thus if (p->UnboundedRequestEnabled) checks its address, not bool value. This fixes 1 REVERSE_INULL issue reported by Coverity.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | <6.10.10 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.226-1 6.1.123-1 6.1.119-1 6.12.11-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4e2b49a85e7974d21364798c5d4aa8070aa864d9
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a7b38c7852093385d0605aa3c8a2efd6edd1edfd
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-46778
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-46778
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-46778
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-46778
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-46778
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/a7b38c7852093385d0605aa3c8a2efd6edd1edfd
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-46778?
CVE-2024-46778 is considered to be of high severity due to potential security implications in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-46778?
To fix CVE-2024-46778, upgrade to the latest patched version of the Linux kernel or specific packages as per your distribution recommendation.
Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-46778?
CVE-2024-46778 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 6.10.10.
What systems are impacted by CVE-2024-46778?
CVE-2024-46778 impacts systems running vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel, specifically those identified in the Debian package version list.
Is CVE-2024-46778 related to display drivers in Linux?
Yes, CVE-2024-46778 is related to vulnerabilities in the DRM AMD display drivers within the Linux kernel.
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