CVE-2024-46778: drm/amd/display: Check UnboundedRequestEnabled's value
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
drm/amd/display: Check UnboundedRequestEnabled's value
CalculateSwathAndDETConfigurationparamsst's UnboundedRequestEnabled is a pointer (i.e. dmlboolt UnboundedRequestEnabled), and thus if (p->UnboundedRequestEnabled) checks its address, not bool value.
This fixes 1 REVERSEINULL issue reported by Coverity.
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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.