CVE-2024-57798: drm/dp_mst: Ensure mst_primary pointer is valid in drm_dp_mst_handle_up_req()
drm/dpmst: Ensure mstprimary pointer is valid in drmdpmsthandleupreq()
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— Launchpad
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.137-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1 - Upgrade
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debian/linux-6.1to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.129-1~deb11u1 - Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 6.6.76.1-1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-57798?
CVE-2024-57798 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on system stability and security.
How do I fix CVE-2024-57798?
To remediate CVE-2024-57798, upgrade your Linux kernel to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-57798?
CVE-2024-57798 affects Linux kernel versions up to 6.1.123 and between 6.2 and 6.6.69, as well as between 6.7 and 6.12.8.
What components of the Linux kernel are impacted by CVE-2024-57798?
CVE-2024-57798 specifically affects the direct rendering manager (DRM) related to MST (Multi-Stream Transport) requests.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2024-57798?
As of now, there are no widely known exploits reported for CVE-2024-57798.