CVE-2024-49909: drm/amd/display: Add NULL check for function pointer in dcn32_set_output_transfer_func

Published Oct 21, 2024
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Updated

drm/amd/display: Add NULL check for function pointer in dcn32setoutputtransferfunc

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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·05:16 AM
Description
May 7, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:29 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 4, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:37 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:37 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:37 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:37 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-49909?

CVE-2024-49909 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-49909?

To fix CVE-2024-49909, update to versions 6.1.123-1, 6.12.10-1, or 6.12.11-1 of the Linux kernel.

3

What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-49909?

CVE-2024-49909 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 6.10.14 and between 6.11 and 6.11.3.

4

What components are impacted by CVE-2024-49909?

CVE-2024-49909 specifically impacts the AMD display driver within the Linux kernel.

5

Is CVE-2024-49909 related to a specific function in the Linux kernel?

Yes, CVE-2024-49909 is related to the function pointer null check in the dcn32_set_output_transfer_func function.

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