CVE-2024-49970: drm/amd/display: Implement bounds check for stream encoder creation in DCN401

Published Oct 21, 2024
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

drm/amd/display: Implement bounds check for stream encoder creation in DCN401

'streamencregs' array is an array of dcn10streamencregisters structures. The array is initialized with four elements, corresponding to the four calls to streamencregs() in the array initializer. This means that valid indices for this array are 0, 1, 2, and 3.

The error message 'streamencregs' 4 <= 5 below, is indicating that there is an attempt to access this array with an index of 5, which is out of bounds. This could lead to undefined behavior

Here, engid is used as an index to access the streamencregs array. If engid is 5, this would result in an out-of-bounds access on the streamencregs array.

Thus fixing Buffer overflow error in dcn401streamencodercreate

Found by smatch: drivers/gpu/drm/amd/amdgpu/../display/dc/resource/dcn401/dcn401resource.c:1209 dcn401streamencodercreate() error: buffer overflow 'streamencregs' 4 <= 5

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Launchpad

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<6.11.3
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1, <=5.10.234-1, <=6.1.129-1, <=6.1.135-1
6.12.22-16.12.25-1

Event History

Oct 21, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:02 PM
Description
Feb 20, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:47 AM
Description
May 3, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:05 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·01:05 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-49970?

CVE-2024-49970 has been classified with a severity level that indicates it poses a moderate risk to affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-49970?

To fix CVE-2024-49970, you should upgrade to the patched versions of the Linux kernel, specifically 6.12.12-1 or higher.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-49970?

CVE-2024-49970 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 6.11.3 and specific versions of Debian Linux packages before 5.10.223-1.

4

Is CVE-2024-49970 related to graphics system vulnerabilities?

Yes, CVE-2024-49970 is related to the AMD display driver in the Linux kernel, specifically concerning stream encoder creation.

5

What impact does CVE-2024-49970 have on system performance?

CVE-2024-49970 may lead to unexpected behavior or performance degradation in systems utilizing specific AMD graphics features.

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