CVE-2024-46809: drm/amd/display: Check BIOS images before it is used

Published Sep 27, 2024
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Updated

drm/amd/display: Check BIOS images before it is used

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Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<6.6.50
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.10.9
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1
5.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.180.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.51.1-5
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.180.1-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.176.3-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.47.1-1

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
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Mar 22, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·08:49 PM
Description
May 1, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·08:56 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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