CVE-2024-46817: drm/amd/display: Stop amdgpu_dm initialize when stream nums greater than 6

Published Sep 27, 2024
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Updated

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

drm/amd/display: Stop amdgpudm initialize when stream nums greater than 6

[Why] Coverity reports OVERRUN warning. Should abort amdgpudm initialize.

[How] Return failure to amdgpudminit.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=5.4<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-2024-46817?

CVE-2024-46817 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its impact on the Linux kernel's amdgpu_dm initialization process.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-46817?

To fix CVE-2024-46817, update your Linux kernel to a version that includes the resolution for this vulnerability, such as 5.10.226-1 or later.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-46817?

CVE-2024-46817 affects Linux kernel versions from 5.4 up to 6.10.9, specifically versions that do not have the patch applied.

4

Is there a specific package for CVE-2024-46817 resolution?

Yes, users can apply the patch for CVE-2024-46817 through specific Debian packages like linux-6.1 version 6.1.119-1~deb11u1.

5

What components are impacted by CVE-2024-46817?

CVE-2024-46817 mainly impacts the amdgpu_dm component of the Linux kernel during the initialization phase.

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