#VU97828 Resource management error in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-46806

Vulnerability identifier: #VU97828

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-2024-46806

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 aqua_vanjaram_switch_partition_mode() function in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/amdgpu/aqua_vanjaram.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/d116bb921e8b104f45d1f30a473ea99ef4262b9a
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a01618adcba78c6bd6c4557a4a5e32f58b658cd1
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1a00f2ac82d6bc6689388c7edcd2a4bd82664f3c

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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.