What is the severity of CVE-2024-46779?

CVE-2024-46779 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for a memory leak in the Linux kernel.

How do I fix CVE-2024-46779?

To mitigate CVE-2024-46779, users should upgrade to patched versions such as 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, or any version after 6.12.11-1 of the Linux kernel.

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-46779?

CVE-2024-46779 affects Linux kernel versions from 6.8 up to 6.10.10, as well as specific release candidates of 6.11.

Is CVE-2024-46779 related to device memory management?

Yes, CVE-2024-46779 involves a vulnerability in the Linux kernel's handling of device memory, particularly during remapping or unmapping operations.

What should I do if I cannot upgrade due to compatibility issues related to CVE-2024-46779?

If upgrading is not possible, monitor your system for abnormal memory usage, and consider applying additional security measures until an upgrade is feasible.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-46779

medium

5.5

CWE

401

18/9/2024

19/12/2024

CVE-2024-46779: drm/imagination: Free pvr_vm_gpuva after unlink

First published: Wed Sep 18 2024(Updated: )

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/imagination: Free pvr_vm_gpuva after unlink This caused a measurable memory leak. Although the individual allocations are small, the leaks occurs in a high-usage codepath (remapping or unmapping device memory) so they add up quickly.

Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Linux Kernel	>=6.8<6.10.10
Linux Kernel	=6.11-rc1
Linux Kernel	=6.11-rc2
Linux Kernel	=6.11-rc3
Linux Kernel	=6.11-rc4
Linux Kernel	=6.11-rc5
Linux Kernel	=6.11-rc6
debian/linux		5.10.223-1 5.10.226-1 6.1.123-1 6.1.119-1 6.12.11-1

Remedy

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1cc695be8920df234f83270d789078cb2d3bc564

Remedy

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3f6b2f60b4631cd0c368da6a1587ab55a696164d

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-46779?
CVE-2024-46779 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for a memory leak in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-46779?
To mitigate CVE-2024-46779, users should upgrade to patched versions such as 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, or any version after 6.12.11-1 of the Linux kernel.
Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-46779?
CVE-2024-46779 affects Linux kernel versions from 6.8 up to 6.10.10, as well as specific release candidates of 6.11.
Is CVE-2024-46779 related to device memory management?
Yes, CVE-2024-46779 involves a vulnerability in the Linux kernel's handling of device memory, particularly during remapping or unmapping operations.
What should I do if I cannot upgrade due to compatibility issues related to CVE-2024-46779?
If upgrading is not possible, monitor your system for abnormal memory usage, and consider applying additional security measures until an upgrade is feasible.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-46779?
CVE-2024-46779 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for a memory leak in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-46779?
To mitigate CVE-2024-46779, users should upgrade to patched versions such as 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, or any version after 6.12.11-1 of the Linux kernel.
Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-46779?
CVE-2024-46779 affects Linux kernel versions from 6.8 up to 6.10.10, as well as specific release candidates of 6.11.
Is CVE-2024-46779 related to device memory management?
Yes, CVE-2024-46779 involves a vulnerability in the Linux kernel's handling of device memory, particularly during remapping or unmapping operations.
What should I do if I cannot upgrade due to compatibility issues related to CVE-2024-46779?
If upgrading is not possible, monitor your system for abnormal memory usage, and consider applying additional security measures until an upgrade is feasible.

CVE-2024-46779: drm/imagination: Free pvr_vm_gpuva after unlink

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-46779?

How do I fix CVE-2024-46779?

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-46779?

Is CVE-2024-46779 related to device memory management?

What should I do if I cannot upgrade due to compatibility issues related to CVE-2024-46779?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-46779?

How do I fix CVE-2024-46779?

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-46779?

Is CVE-2024-46779 related to device memory management?

What should I do if I cannot upgrade due to compatibility issues related to CVE-2024-46779?