CVE-2024-46815: drm/amd/display: Check num_valid_sets before accessing reader_wm_sets[]

Published Sep 27, 2024
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

drm/amd/display: Check numvalidsets before accessing readerwmsets[]

[WHY & HOW] numvalidsets needs to be checked to avoid a negative index when accessing readerwmsets[numvalidsets - 1].

This fixes an OVERRUN issue reported by Coverity.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<5.4.284
Linux Linux kernel>=5.10<5.10.226
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.167
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<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
5.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux-6.1 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.129-1~deb11u1

Event History

Sep 27, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:35 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:37 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-46815?

CVE-2024-46815 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-46815?

To resolve CVE-2024-46815, update to the recommended versions of the Linux kernel, specifically 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, or higher.

3

What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-46815?

CVE-2024-46815 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 5.10.226, 6.1.119-1~deb11u1, and other specified versions.

4

What types of systems are vulnerable to CVE-2024-46815?

Systems running vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel, including Debian distributions, are susceptible to CVE-2024-46815.

5

Who is responsible for fixing CVE-2024-46815?

The responsibility for fixing CVE-2024-46815 lies with the Linux kernel maintainers and users of affected distributions.

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