CWE
476
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-53200: drm/amd/display: Fix null check for pipe_ctx->plane_state in hwss_setup_dpp

First published: Fri Dec 27 2024(Updated: )

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Fix null check for pipe_ctx->plane_state in hwss_setup_dpp This commit addresses a null pointer dereference issue in hwss_setup_dpp(). The issue could occur when pipe_ctx->plane_state is null. The fix adds a check to ensure `pipe_ctx->plane_state` is not null before accessing. This prevents a null pointer dereference.

Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Linux Kernel>=6.5<6.6.64
Linux Kernel>=6.7<6.11.11
Linux Kernel>=6.12<6.12.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-53200?

    CVE-2024-53200 has a moderate severity due to the potential for a null pointer dereference impacting the Linux kernel's display functionality.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-53200?

    To fix CVE-2024-53200, update your Linux kernel to a version that includes the patch for the null pointer dereference in hwss_setup_dpp.

  • Which versions of Linux are affected by CVE-2024-53200?

    CVE-2024-53200 affects Linux kernel versions between 6.5 and 6.6.64, 6.7 and 6.11.11, and 6.12 and 6.12.2.

  • What component of the Linux kernel is impacted by CVE-2024-53200?

    CVE-2024-53200 impacts the Display Driver Management (DRM) subsystem, specifically in the AMD display code.

  • What could be the consequence of not addressing CVE-2024-53200?

    Not addressing CVE-2024-53200 could lead to system instability or crashes due to a null pointer dereference in the display functionality.

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