Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Check null-initialized variables [WHAT & HOW] drr_timing and subvp_pipe are initialized to null and they are not always assigned new values. It is necessary to check for null before dereferencing. This fixes 2 FORWARD_NULL issues reported by Coverity.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 6.10.14 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/115b1a3b0944b4d8ef0b4b0c5a625bdd9474131fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/26d262b79a3587aaa84368586a55e9026c67841b
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/367cd9ceba1933b63bc1d87d967baf6d9fd241d2Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3fc70ae048fe0936761b73b50700a810ff61e853Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c3a3b6d9a9383e3c1a4a08878ba5046e68647595
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00001.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-49898?
CVE-2024-49898 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 null-initialized variables [WHAT & HOW] drr_timing and subvp_pipe are initialized to null and they are not ...
How severe is CVE-2024-49898?
CVE-2024-49898 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-2024-49898?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.