SB20240608251 - Improper Initialization in Linux kernel bridge adv7511 driver
Published: June 8, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20240608251
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper Initialization (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26876)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization within the adv7511_probe() function in drivers/gpu/drm/bridge/adv7511/adv7511_drv.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/955c1252930677762e0db2b6b9e36938c887445c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/28a94271bd50e4cf498df0381f776f8ea40a289e
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/aeedaee5ef5468caf59e2bb1265c2116e0c9a924
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.6.55
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.7.11
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.8.2