CVE-2024-58074: drm/i915: Grab intel_display from the encoder to avoid potential oopsies
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
drm/i915: Grab inteldisplay from the encoder to avoid potential oopsies
Grab the inteldisplay from 'encoder' rather than 'state' in the encoder hooks to avoid the massive footgun that is intelsanitizeencoder(), which passes NULL as the 'state' argument to encoder .disable() and .postdisable().
TODO: figure out how to actually fix intelsanitizeencoder()...
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-58074?
CVE-2024-58074 has been classified with a severity rating that indicates a potential risk associated with display encoding in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-58074?
To fix CVE-2024-58074, update your Linux kernel to the latest stable version that includes the patches addressing the vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-58074?
CVE-2024-58074 affects various versions of the Linux kernel, particularly those utilizing the Intel graphics drivers.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-58074?
CVE-2024-58074 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel related to improper handling of display encoder states.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2024-58074?
As of now, there are no publicly reported exploits specifically targeting CVE-2024-58074.