Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Initialize denominators' default to 1 [WHAT & HOW] Variables used as denominators and maybe not assigned to other values, should not be 0. Change their default to 1 so they are never 0. This fixes 10 DIVIDE_BY_ZERO issues reported by Coverity.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 6.11.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7f8e93b862aba08d540f1e9e03e0ceb4d0cfd5fbPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9be768f08b16f020da376538b08463ac3a2ce8cd
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9f35cec5e4b9759b38c663d18eae4eaf30f36527
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b995c0a6de6c74656a0c39cd57a0626351b13e3cPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00001.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-49899?
CVE-2024-49899 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Initialize denominators' default to 1 [WHAT & HOW] Variables used as denominators and maybe not assigned to other...
How severe is CVE-2024-49899?
CVE-2024-49899 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-2024-49899?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.