#VU97273 Improper error handling in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-46694

Vulnerability identifier: #VU97273

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-2024-46694

CWE-ID: CWE-388

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 error handling within the dm_plane_helper_prepare_fb() function in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/display/amdgpu_dm/amdgpu_dm_plane.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/093ee72ed35c2338c87c26b6ba6f0b7789c9e14e
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f6f5e39a3fe7cbdba190f42b28b40bdff03c8cf0
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/49e1b214f3239b78967c6ddb8f8ec47ae047b051
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3b9a33235c773c7a3768060cf1d2cf8a9153bc37

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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.