CVE-2024-49972: drm/amd/display: Deallocate DML memory if allocation fails
First published: Mon Oct 21 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Deallocate DML memory if allocation fails [Why] When DC state create DML memory allocation fails, memory is not deallocated subsequently, resulting in uninitialized structure that is not NULL. [How] Deallocate memory if DML memory allocation fails.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | <6.11.3 | |
| debian/linux | <=5.10.223-1<=5.10.234-1<=6.1.129-1<=6.1.133-1 | 6.12.22-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/80345daa5746184195f2d383a2f1bad058f0f94c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/892abca6877a96c9123bb1c010cafccdf8ca1b75
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-49972
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-49972
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-49972
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-49972
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-49972
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/892abca6877a96c9123bb1c010cafccdf8ca1b75
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-49972?
The severity of CVE-2024-49972 is considered moderate, primarily affecting memory management in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-49972?
To fix CVE-2024-49972, update the Linux kernel to version 6.12.12-1, 6.12.15-1, or ensure you are using one of the patched versions available for your distribution.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2024-49972?
CVE-2024-49972 affects various versions of the Linux kernel up to 6.11.3, and specific Debian packages up to versions 5.10.226-1 and 6.1.128-1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-49972?
CVE-2024-49972 is a memory management vulnerability related to the deallocation of DML memory in the Linux kernel.
Is CVE-2024-49972 exploitable in a remote attack?
CVE-2024-49972 is not generally considered remotely exploitable, as it primarily affects local memory management within user-space applications.
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