CVE-2024-49897: drm/amd/display: Check phantom_stream before it is used
drm/amd/display: Check phantomstream before it is used
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— Launchpad
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1 - Upgrade
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debian/linux-6.1to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.129-1~deb11u1 - Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 6.6.64.2-9
Event History
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.