CVE-2024-49905: drm/amd/display: Add null check for 'afb' in amdgpu_dm_plane_handle_cursor_update (v2)

Published Oct 21, 2024
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Updated

drm/amd/display: Add null check for 'afb' in amdgpudmplanehandlecursorupdate (v2)

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Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<6.1.113
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.55
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<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 6.6.51.1-5<6.6.56.1-5
6.6.56.1-5
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.56.1-5<6.6.56.1-5
6.6.56.1-5

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 6.6.56.1-5
  4. Configuration

    Update the Linux kernel drm/amd/display code to add a null check for the 'afb' variable specifically at the line(s) where 'afb' is used within amdgpu_dm_plane_handle_cursor_update (v2), addressing the previous assumption that 'afb' could be null and its later use without a null check.

    Linux kernel (drm/amd/display) Null-check handling for 'afb' in amdgpu_dm_plane_handle_cursor_update() = Add null check at the point of 'afb' usage in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/../display/amdgpu_dm/amdgpu_dm_plane.c

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
Nov 9, 2024
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Feb 16, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·06:11 AM
Description
Apr 29, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:26 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-49905?

CVE-2024-49905 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-49905?

To resolve CVE-2024-49905, update your Linux kernel to versions 6.1.123-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.12.11-1, or 6.12.12-1 or later.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-49905?

CVE-2024-49905 affects multiple Linux kernel versions ranging from 5.10.223-1 to 6.11.3, including specific versions of 6.2 and 6.6.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2024-49905?

CVE-2024-49905 addresses a null pointer dereference vulnerability due to a missing null check in the amdgpu_dm_plane_handle_cursor_update function.

5

Is CVE-2024-49905 a local or remote exploit?

CVE-2024-49905 can be exploited locally, as it involves a function within the Linux kernel that can be triggered by user-space applications.

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