What is the severity of CVE-2024-49991?

The severity of CVE-2024-49991 is considered medium, as it affects memory management in the Linux kernel.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49991?

To fix CVE-2024-49991, update the Linux kernel to a version that includes the patch addressing this vulnerability.

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-49991?

CVE-2024-49991 affects Linux kernel versions from 6.7 to 6.10.14 and versions from 6.11 to 6.11.3, as well as versions prior to 6.6.55.

What impact does CVE-2024-49991 have on systems?

CVE-2024-49991 can lead to potential memory corruption issues in systems running affected kernel versions.

Is CVE-2024-49991 a remote vulnerability?

CVE-2024-49991 is not specifically a remote vulnerability but could be exploited locally if an attacker has access to the system.

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CVE-2024-49991

high

7.8

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416

21/10/2024

19/12/2024

CVE-2024-49991: drm/amdkfd: amdkfd_free_gtt_mem clear the correct pointer

First published: Mon Oct 21 2024(Updated: )

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amdkfd: amdkfd_free_gtt_mem clear the correct pointer Pass pointer reference to amdgpu_bo_unref to clear the correct pointer, otherwise amdgpu_bo_unref clear the local variable, the original pointer not set to NULL, this could cause use-after-free bug.

Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Linux Kernel	<6.6.55
Linux Kernel	>=6.7<6.10.14
Linux Kernel	>=6.11<6.11.3

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What is the severity of CVE-2024-49991?
The severity of CVE-2024-49991 is considered medium, as it affects memory management in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-49991?
To fix CVE-2024-49991, update the Linux kernel to a version that includes the patch addressing this vulnerability.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-49991?
CVE-2024-49991 affects Linux kernel versions from 6.7 to 6.10.14 and versions from 6.11 to 6.11.3, as well as versions prior to 6.6.55.
What impact does CVE-2024-49991 have on systems?
CVE-2024-49991 can lead to potential memory corruption issues in systems running affected kernel versions.
Is CVE-2024-49991 a remote vulnerability?
CVE-2024-49991 is not specifically a remote vulnerability but could be exploited locally if an attacker has access to the system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-49991?
The severity of CVE-2024-49991 is considered medium, as it affects memory management in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-49991?
To fix CVE-2024-49991, update the Linux kernel to a version that includes the patch addressing this vulnerability.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-49991?
CVE-2024-49991 affects Linux kernel versions from 6.7 to 6.10.14 and versions from 6.11 to 6.11.3, as well as versions prior to 6.6.55.
What impact does CVE-2024-49991 have on systems?
CVE-2024-49991 can lead to potential memory corruption issues in systems running affected kernel versions.
Is CVE-2024-49991 a remote vulnerability?
CVE-2024-49991 is not specifically a remote vulnerability but could be exploited locally if an attacker has access to the system.

CVE-2024-49991: drm/amdkfd: amdkfd_free_gtt_mem clear the correct pointer

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What is the severity of CVE-2024-49991?

How do I fix CVE-2024-49991?

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-49991?

What impact does CVE-2024-49991 have on systems?

Is CVE-2024-49991 a remote vulnerability?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-49991?

How do I fix CVE-2024-49991?

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-49991?

What impact does CVE-2024-49991 have on systems?

Is CVE-2024-49991 a remote vulnerability?