#VU99839 Resource management error in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-50108

Vulnerability identifier: #VU99839

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-2024-50108

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 is_psr_su_specific_panel() function in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/display/modules/power/power_helpers.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/5660bcc4dd533005248577d5042f1c48cce2b443
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c79e0a18e4b301401bb745702830be9041cfbf04
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fc6afa07b5e251148fb37600ee06e1a7007178c3
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ba1959f71117b27f3099ee789e0815360b4081dd

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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.