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

Published Oct 21, 2024
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Updated

drm/amdkfd: amdkfdfreegttmem clear the correct pointer

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Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<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
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.186.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.57.1-2
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
Linux Linux kernel<6.1.118
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.55

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

Event History

Oct 21, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:02 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·07:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Nov 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Feb 20, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:46 AM
Description
May 7, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:04 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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