CVE-2024-46802: drm/amd/display: added NULL check at start of dc_validate_stream
Published Sep 27, 2024
·Updated
drm/amd/display: added NULL check at start of dcvalidatestream
Affected Software
7 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<6.1.109
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.50
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.10.9
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1, <=5.10.234-1
6.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.22-16.12.25-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.47.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.51.1-5
Remediation
Event History
Sep 27, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:35 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
May 1, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·08:56 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-46802?
CVE-2024-46802 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability that involves invalid memory access in the Linux kernel.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-46802?
To fix CVE-2024-46802, update your Linux kernel to a version that includes the NULL check, specifically version 6.1.123-1 or newer.
3
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-46802?
CVE-2024-46802 affects Linux kernel versions from 6.2 to 6.6.50, as well as versions between 6.7 and 6.10.9.
4
Is there any known exploit for CVE-2024-46802?
As of now, there are no widely reported exploits specifically targeting CVE-2024-46802.
5
What type of attacks can CVE-2024-46802 facilitate?
CVE-2024-46802 could potentially facilitate attacks that exploit memory corruption issues, leading to system instability or arbitrary code execution.