CVE-2024-57950: drm/amd/display: Initialize denominator defaults to 1
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
drm/amd/display: Initialize denominator defaults to 1
[WHAT & HOW] Variables, used as denominators and maybe not assigned to other values, should be initialized to non-zero to avoid DIVIDEBYZERO, as reported by Coverity.
(cherry picked from commit e2c4c6c10542ccfe4a0830bb6c9fd5b177b7bbb7)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-57950?
CVE-2024-57950 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for a divide-by-zero error in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-57950?
To fix CVE-2024-57950, update your Linux kernel to the latest version where this vulnerability has been addressed.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-57950?
The potential impacts of CVE-2024-57950 include system crashes and unstable behavior due to unexpected divide-by-zero errors.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-57950?
CVE-2024-57950 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel where the vulnerability exists, especially prior to the fix being applied.
Is CVE-2024-57950 being actively exploited?
As of now, there have been no confirmed reports of active exploitation of CVE-2024-57950 in the wild.