Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/stm: Avoid use-after-free issues with crtc and plane ltdc_load() calls functions drm_crtc_init_with_planes(), drm_universal_plane_init() and drm_encoder_init(). These functions should not be called with parameters allocated with devm_kzalloc() to avoid use-after-free issues [1]. Use allocations managed by the DRM framework. Found by Linux Verification Center (linuxtesting.org). [1] https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/u366i76e3qhh3ra5oxrtngjtm2u5lterkekcz6y2jkndhuxzli@diujon4h7qwb/
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 6.1.113 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0a1741d10da29aa84955ef89ae9a03c4b6038657Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/19dd9780b7ac673be95bf6fd6892a184c9db611fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/454e5d7e671946698af0f201e48469e5ddb42851Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b22eec4b57d04befa90e8554ede34e6c67257606Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d02611ff001454358be6910cb926799e2d818716Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-49992?
CVE-2024-49992 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/stm: Avoid use-after-free issues with crtc and plane ltdc_load() calls functions drm_crtc_init_with_planes(), drm_universal_pl...
How severe is CVE-2024-49992?
CVE-2024-49992 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-2024-49992?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.