Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Check BIOS images before it is used BIOS images may fail to load and null checks are added before they are used. This fixes 6 NULL_RETURNS issues reported by Coverity.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 6.6.50 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4fcd903a5d9e897420d7d8b3ca55c6e5dbb47379
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8b0ddf19cca2a352b2a7e01d99d3ba949a99c84cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c5cb98554c4c6265b494d040c1c62f1db2fa28a6
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e46b70a7cfed71cb84e985c785c39c16df5c28cbPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e50bec62acaeec03afc6fa5dfb2426e52d049cf5Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/eef7301e674438913134539e77dd887960949f20
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00001.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00002.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-46809?
CVE-2024-46809 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Check BIOS images before it is used BIOS images may fail to load and null checks are added before they are used. ...
How severe is CVE-2024-46809?
CVE-2024-46809 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-46809?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.