#VU93448 Input validation error in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-35799

Vulnerability identifier: #VU93448

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-35799

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the dce110_disable_stream() function in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/display/dc/dce110/dce110_hw_sequencer.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions

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External links
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4356a2c3f296503c8b420ae8adece053960a9f06
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/59772327d439874095516673b4b30c48bd83ca38
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2b17133a0a2e0e111803124dad09e803718d4a48
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/72d72e8fddbcd6c98e1b02d32cf6f2b04e10bd1c

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.