#VU97845 Input validation error in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-46812

Vulnerability identifier: #VU97845

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-2024-46812

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 ModeSupportAndSystemConfiguration() function in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/display/dc/dml/display_mode_vba.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/3300a039caf850376bc3416c808cd8879da412bb
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8406158a546441b73f0b216aedacbf9a1e5748fb
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ee9d6df6d9172917d9ddbd948bb882652d5ecd29
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a54f7e866cc73a4cb71b8b24bb568ba35c8969df

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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.