Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amdkfd: amdkfd_free_gtt_mem clear the correct pointer Pass pointer reference to amdgpu_bo_unref to clear the correct pointer, otherwise amdgpu_bo_unref clear the local variable, the original pointer not set to NULL, this could cause use-after-free bug.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 6.6.55 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/30ceb873cc2e97348d9da2265b2d1ddf07f682e1Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6c9289806591807e4e3be9a23df8ee2069180055Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/71f3240f82987f0f070ea5bed559033de7d4c0e1Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c86ad39140bbcb9dc75a10046c2221f657e8083bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e7831613cbbcd9058d3658fbcdc5d5884ceb2e0c
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-49991?
CVE-2024-49991 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amdkfd: amdkfd_free_gtt_mem clear the correct pointer Pass pointer reference to amdgpu_bo_unref to clear the correct pointer, ...
How severe is CVE-2024-49991?
CVE-2024-49991 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-49991?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.