CVE-2024-46816: drm/amd/display: Stop amdgpu_dm initialize when link nums greater than max_links

Published Sep 27, 2024
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Updated

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

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=6.10<6.10.9
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1
5.10.251-46.1.159-16.1.170-36.12.73-16.12.86-17.0.4-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.170-3~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 5.10.251-4Fixed in 6.1.159-1Fixed in 6.1.170-3Fixed in 6.12.73-1Fixed in 6.12.86-1Fixed in 7.0.4-1
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.170-3~deb11u1
  3. Configuration

    Update the kernel logic/configuration so that during amdgpu_dm initialization the link count is guaranteed to be less than max_links, since dc->links only contains max_links elements and link count could otherwise reach AMDGPU_DM_MAX_DISPLAY_INDEX (31).

    Linux kernel (drm/amd/display amdgpu_dm) dc->links link count = Ensure link count < max_links

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
May 13, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·04:06 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·04:06 AM
Description
May 14, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:06 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What are the impacts of CVE-2024-46816?

CVE-2024-46816 may lead to an out-of-bounds access in the Linux kernel's amdgpu driver, potentially causing system instability.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2024-46816?

CVE-2024-46816 has been classified with a medium severity level due to potential impacts on system performance.

3

How do I fix CVE-2024-46816?

To address CVE-2024-46816, upgrade your Linux kernel to version 6.12.11-1 or later.

4

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-46816?

CVE-2024-46816 affects Linux kernel versions from 6.10 to 6.10.9 and various earlier versions.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-46816?

Yes, a patch for CVE-2024-46816 is included in the recent release of the Linux kernel.

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