Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Pass non-null to dcn20_validate_apply_pipe_split_flags [WHAT & HOW] "dcn20_validate_apply_pipe_split_flags" dereferences merge, and thus it cannot be a null pointer. Let's pass a valid pointer to avoid null dereference. 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/39a580cd15397e102aaec25986ae5acf492f8930
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5559598742fb4538e4c51c48ef70563c49c2af23Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/85aa996ecfaa95d1e922867390502d23ce21b905Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9a05270869f40c89f8d184fe2d37cb86e0d7e5f5Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-49923?
CVE-2024-49923 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Pass non-null to dcn20_validate_apply_pipe_split_flags [WHAT & HOW] "dcn20_validate_apply_pipe_split_flags" deref...
How severe is CVE-2024-49923?
CVE-2024-49923 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-2024-49923?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.