CVE-2024-49897: drm/amd/display: Check phantom_stream before it is used
First published: Mon Oct 21 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Check phantom_stream before it is used dcn32_enable_phantom_stream can return null, so returned value must be checked before 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | <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 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1decf695ce08e23d9ded6ce83d121b2282ce9899
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3718a619a8c0a53152e76bb6769b6c414e1e83f4
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3ba1219e299ab5462b5cb374c2fa2a67af0ea190
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d247af7c5dbf143ad6be8179bb1550e76d6af57e
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/db1d7e1794fed62ee16d6a72a85997bb069e2e27
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-49897
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-49897
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-49897
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-49897
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-49897
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/3718a619a8c0a53152e76bb6769b6c414e1e83f4
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-49897?
CVE-2024-49897 has a severity rating that reflects the potential impact on system stability and security due to a NULL_RETURNS issue in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-49897?
To fix CVE-2024-49897, update your Linux kernel to version 6.10.14 or later, or apply the recommended patches from your distribution.
Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-49897?
CVE-2024-49897 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 6.10.14 and between 6.11.0 and 6.11.3.
What does the vulnerability CVE-2024-49897 affect?
CVE-2024-49897 affects the AMD display driver in the Linux kernel and involves the improper handling of the phantom_stream variable.
How was CVE-2024-49897 detected?
CVE-2024-49897 was detected through static code analysis tools like Coverity, which identified a NULL_RETURNS issue.
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