CVE-2024-53115: drm/vmwgfx: avoid null_ptr_deref in vmw_framebuffer_surface_create_handle
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
drm/vmwgfx: avoid nullptrderef in vmwframebuffersurfacecreatehandle
The 'vmwuserobjectbuffer' function may return NULL with incorrect inputs. To avoid possible null pointer dereference, add a check whether the 'bo' is NULL in the vmwframebuffersurfacecreatehandle.
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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.