CVE-2024-46809: drm/amd/display: Check BIOS images before it is used
First published: Fri Sep 27 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Check BIOS images before it is used BIOS images may fail to load and null checks are added before they are used. This fixes 6 NULL_RETURNS issues reported by Coverity.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | <6.6.50 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.7<6.10.9 | |
| debian/linux | <=5.10.223-1 | 5.10.234-1 6.1.129-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.20-1 6.12.21-1 |
| debian/linux-6.1 | 6.1.129-1~deb11u1 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8b0ddf19cca2a352b2a7e01d99d3ba949a99c84c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e46b70a7cfed71cb84e985c785c39c16df5c28cb
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e50bec62acaeec03afc6fa5dfb2426e52d049cf5
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-46809
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-46809
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-46809
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-46809
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-46809
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/8b0ddf19cca2a352b2a7e01d99d3ba949a99c84c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4fcd903a5d9e897420d7d8b3ca55c6e5dbb47379
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c5cb98554c4c6265b494d040c1c62f1db2fa28a6
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/eef7301e674438913134539e77dd887960949f20
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-46809?
CVE-2024-46809 has been classified with a severity rating that indicates risk due to potential NULL_RETURN issues in the Linux kernel's display handling.
How do I fix CVE-2024-46809?
To fix CVE-2024-46809, update to a patched version of the Linux kernel, specifically versions beyond 6.6.50 and within the specified safe ranges.
Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-46809?
CVE-2024-46809 affects Linux kernel versions up to 6.6.50 and between 6.7 and 6.10.9, along with certain Debian package versions.
What systems are impacted by CVE-2024-46809?
Systems running affected versions of the Linux kernel or Debian-based distributions are impacted by CVE-2024-46809.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-46809?
No specific workaround is provided for CVE-2024-46809, thus upgrading to a fixed version is the recommended solution.
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