#VU99072 Improper error handling in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-49897

Vulnerability identifier: #VU99072

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-2024-49897

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 dcn32_add_phantom_pipes() function in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/display/dc/resource/dcn32/dcn32_resource.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
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1decf695ce08e23d9ded6ce83d121b2282ce9899
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3ba1219e299ab5462b5cb374c2fa2a67af0ea190
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3718a619a8c0a53152e76bb6769b6c414e1e83f4

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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.