First published: Mon Oct 21 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Check stream_status before it is used [WHAT & HOW] dc_state_get_stream_status can return null, and therefore null must be checked before stream_status is used. This fixes 1 NULL_RETURNS issue reported by Coverity.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Linux Kernel | <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 |
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CVE-2024-49893 is categorized with a severity level that may impact the stability and security of systems using the affected Linux kernel versions.
To address CVE-2024-49893, update your Linux kernel to version 6.12.12-1, 6.12.15-1 or ensure your system uses a patched version of the kernel.
CVE-2024-49893 affects Linux kernel versions up to 6.11.3 and specific versions from 5.10.x and 6.1.x prior to the updates.
Yes, CVE-2024-49893 relates specifically to the drm/amd/display component in the Linux kernel.
Exploitation of CVE-2024-49893 can potentially lead to system instability or crashes due to improper handling of null stream statuses.