CVE-2024-46850: drm/amd/display: Avoid race between dcn35_set_drr() and dc_state_destruct()
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
drm/amd/display: Avoid race between dcn35setdrr() and dcstatedestruct()
dcstatedestruct() nulls the resource context of the DC state. The pipe context passed to dcn35setdrr() is a member of this resource context.
If dcstatedestruct() is called parallel to the IRQ processing (which calls dcn35setdrr() at some point), we can end up using already nulled function callback fields of struct streamresource.
The logic in dcn35setdrr() already tries to avoid this, by checking tg against NULL. But if the nulling happens exactly after the NULL check and before the next access, then we get a race.
Avoid this by copying tg first to a local variable, and then use this variable for all the operations. This should work, as long as nobody frees the resource pool where the timing generators live.
(cherry picked from commit 0607a50c004798a96e62c089a4c34c220179dcb5)
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.22-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-46850?
CVE-2024-46850 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-46850?
To fix CVE-2024-46850, update your Linux kernel to a patched version, specifically 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.12.11-1, or 6.12.12-1.
What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-46850?
CVE-2024-46850 affects Linux kernel versions from 6.7 to 6.10.11, and the release candidates from 6.11-rc1 to 6.11-rc7.
What components are involved in CVE-2024-46850?
CVE-2024-46850 involves the DRM (Direct Rendering Manager) in the AMD display subsystem of the Linux kernel.
Is CVE-2024-46850 a user-exploitable vulnerability?
CVE-2024-46850 could potentially be exploited under certain conditions, affecting the stability of the display system.