CVE-2024-53115: drm/vmwgfx: avoid null_ptr_deref in vmw_framebuffer_surface_create_handle
First published: Mon Dec 02 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/vmwgfx: avoid null_ptr_deref in vmw_framebuffer_surface_create_handle The 'vmw_user_object_buffer' function may return NULL with incorrect inputs. To avoid possible null pointer dereference, add a check whether the 'bo' is NULL in the vmw_framebuffer_surface_create_handle.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | >=6.10.4<6.11 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.11<6.11.10 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.12-rc1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.12-rc2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.12-rc3 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.12-rc4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.12-rc5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.12-rc6 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.12-rc7 | |
| 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/36f64da080555175b58d85f99f5f90435e274e56
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/93d1f41a82de382845af460bf03bcb17dcbf08c5
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-53115
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-53115
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-53115
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-53115
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-53115
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/93d1f41a82de382845af460bf03bcb17dcbf08c5
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-53115?
CVE-2024-53115 has a severity rating that indicates a potential risk of null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-53115?
To resolve CVE-2024-53115, users should update to the latest version of the Linux kernel that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-53115?
CVE-2024-53115 affects Linux kernel versions from 6.10.4 up to 6.11, along with several 6.12 release candidates.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2024-53115?
CVE-2024-53115 is a null pointer dereference vulnerability resulting from the 'vmw_user_object_buffer' function returning NULL under certain input conditions.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-53115?
Currently, the best course of action for CVE-2024-53115 is to apply the kernel update that addresses the vulnerability.
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