CVE-2024-49898: drm/amd/display: Check null-initialized variables
drm/amd/display: Check null-initialized variables
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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
Upgrade
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-2024-49898?
CVE-2024-49898 is classified with moderate severity due to the potential risk of null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-49898?
To fix CVE-2024-49898, upgrade to Linux kernel versions 6.1.123-1, 6.1.128-1, 6.12.12-1, or 6.12.15-1, or ensure your version is above 6.10.14 or between 6.11 and 6.11.3.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2024-49898?
CVE-2024-49898 affects various versions of the Linux kernel, specifically those prior to 6.10.14 and those within the range of 6.11.0 to 6.11.3.
Are there any known exploits for CVE-2024-49898?
As of now, there are no publicly known exploits for CVE-2024-49898, but it remains a potential vulnerability.
What components in the Linux kernel are impacted by CVE-2024-49898?
CVE-2024-49898 impacts the drm/amd/display component of the Linux kernel due to issues with null-initialized variables.