CVE-2024-50173: drm/panthor: Fix access to uninitialized variable in tick_ctx_cleanup()
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
drm/panthor: Fix access to uninitialized variable in tickctxcleanup()
The group variable can't be used to retrieve ptdev in our second loop, because it points to the previously iterated listhead, not a valid group. Get the ptdev object from the scheduler instead.
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— Launchpad
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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debian/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.22-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-50173?
CVE-2024-50173 has a medium severity classification due to its potential impact on system stability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-50173?
To fix CVE-2024-50173, update the Linux kernel to version 6.10.14 or later, or to version 6.11.3 or later.
What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-50173?
CVE-2024-50173 affects Linux kernel versions between 6.10 and 6.10.14, and between 6.11 and 6.11.3, along with 6.12-rc1.
Is CVE-2024-50173 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2024-50173 is not known to be remotely exploitable but may affect local privilege escalation scenarios.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2024-50173?
CVE-2024-50173 involves access to an uninitialized variable in the Linux kernel's tick_ctx_cleanup() function.