#VU97827 Resource management error in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-46804

Vulnerability identifier: #VU97827

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-2024-46804

CWE-ID: CWE-399

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 resource management error within the read() and write() functions in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/display/modules/hdcp/hdcp_ddc.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/2a63c90c7a90ab2bd23deebc2814fc5b52abf6d2
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0ee4387c5a4b57ec733c3fb4365188d5979cd9c7
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f338f99f6a04d03c802087d82a83561cbd5bdc99
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8b5ccf3d011969417be653b5a145c72dbd30472c
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a3b5ee22a9d3a30045191da5678ca8451ebaea30
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4e70c0f5251c25885c31ee84a31f99a01f7cf50e

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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.