SB2024062444 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel amd amdgpu driver
Published: June 24, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024062444
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-39291)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption within the gfx_v9_4_3_init_microcode() function in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/amdgpu/gfx_v9_4_3.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/19bd9537b6bc1c882df25206c15917214d8e9460
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f1b6a016dfa45cedc080d36fa5d6f22237d80e8b
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/acce6479e30f73ab0872e93a75aed1fb791d04ec
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.10
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.6.33