CVE-2024-49897: drm/amd/display: Check phantom_stream before it is used

Published Oct 21, 2024
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Updated

drm/amd/display: Check phantomstream before it is used

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Launchpad

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<6.10.14
Linux Linux kernel>=6.11<6.11.3
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1, <=5.10.234-1
6.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.64.2-9<6.6.64.2-9
6.6.64.2-9
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.92.2-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to 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
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux-6.1 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.129-1~deb11u1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.6.64.2-9

Event History

Oct 21, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:01 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 12, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·05:14 AM
Description
Apr 5, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:20 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 4, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·05:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·05:55 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·05:55 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·05:55 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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