CVE-2024-50189: HID: amd_sfh: Switch to device-managed dmam_alloc_coherent()
First published: Fri Nov 08 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: HID: amd_sfh: Switch to device-managed dmam_alloc_coherent() Using the device-managed version allows to simplify clean-up in probe() error path. Additionally, this device-managed ensures proper cleanup, which helps to resolve memory errors, page faults, btrfs going read-only, and btrfs disk corruption.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | >=5.11<5.15.168 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.16<6.1.113 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.2<6.6.57 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.7<6.11.4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.12-rc1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.12-rc2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.12-rc3 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.226-1 6.1.123-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.12-1 6.12.15-1 | |
| debian/linux-6.1 | 6.1.119-1~deb11u1 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1c3b4c90479aa0375ec98fe1a802993ff96a5f47
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4cd9c5a0fcadc39a05c978a01e15e0d1edc4be93
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8c6ad37e5882073cab84901a31da9cb22f316276
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9dfee956f53eea96d93ef1e13ab4ce020f4c58b3
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c56f9ecb7fb6a3a90079c19eb4c8daf3bbf514b3
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-50189
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-50189
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-50189
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-50189
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-50189
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/c56f9ecb7fb6a3a90079c19eb4c8daf3bbf514b3
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-50189?
CVE-2024-50189 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-50189?
To remediate CVE-2024-50189, update to the specified patched versions of the Linux kernel: 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.12.11-1, or 6.12.12-1.
Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-50189?
CVE-2024-50189 affects Linux kernel versions from 5.11 to versions less than 5.15.168, as well as several versions within the 5.16 to 6.6 range.
What components are impacted by CVE-2024-50189 in the Linux kernel?
CVE-2024-50189 impacts the HID subsystem, specifically the amd_sfh driver management.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2024-50189?
As of now, there are no known public exploits targeting CVE-2024-50189.
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