CVE-2024-49890: drm/amd/pm: ensure the fw_info is not null before using it
First published: Mon Oct 21 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/pm: ensure the fw_info is not null before using it This resolves the dereference null return value warning reported by Coverity.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | <5.10.227 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.11<5.15.168 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.16<6.1.113 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.2<6.6.55 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.7<6.10.14 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.11<6.11.3 | |
| debian/linux | <=5.10.223-1<=5.10.226-1 | 6.1.123-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.12-1 6.12.15-1 |
| debian/linux-6.1 | 6.1.119-1~deb11u1 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/016bf0294b401246471c6710c6bf9251616228b6
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/186fb12e7a7b038c2710ceb2fb74068f1b5d55a4
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/29f388945770bd0a6c82711436b2bc98b0dfac92
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8adf4408d482faa51b2c14e60bfd9946ec1911a4
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9550d8d6f19fac7623f044ae8d9503825b325497
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b511474f49588cdca355ebfce54e7eddbf7b75a5
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fd5f4ac1a986f0e7e9fa019201b5890554f87bcf
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-49890
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-49890
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-49890
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-49890
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-49890
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/186fb12e7a7b038c2710ceb2fb74068f1b5d55a4
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-49890?
CVE-2024-49890 has been identified as a vulnerability with moderate impact due to potential null pointer dereference.
How do I fix CVE-2024-49890?
To remediate CVE-2024-49890, upgrade the Linux kernel to a version that is not affected, such as versions 6.1.123-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.12.11-1, or 6.12.12-1.
Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-49890?
CVE-2024-49890 affects Linux kernel versions from 5.10.224 up to but not including 5.15.168, as well as several other specific ranges.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-49890?
CVE-2024-49890 is classified as a null pointer dereference vulnerability within the Linux kernel.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2024-49890?
Additional details on CVE-2024-49890 can be found in the Linux kernel commits referenced in the official patch documentation.
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