SB2024101058 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel dc dce driver
Published: October 10, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024101058
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-2024-47661)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption within the dmub_abm_set_pipe() function in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/display/dc/hwss/dcn21/dcn21_hwseq.c, within the dmub_abm_set_pipe() function in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/display/dc/dce/dmub_abm_lcd.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.