Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Check null pointer before dereferencing se [WHAT & HOW] se is null checked previously in the same function, indicating it might be null; therefore, it must be checked when used again. This fixes 1 FORWARD_NULL issue reported by Coverity.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.10.227 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/65b2d49e55fe13ae56da3a7685bdccadca31134aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/97a79933fb08a002ba9400d1a7a5df707ecdb896Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a9b4fd1946678fa0e069e442f3c5a7d3fa446facPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c643ef59390e49f1dfab35e8ea65f5db5e527d64Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f4149eec960110ffd5bcb161075dd9f1d7773075Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ff599ef6970ee000fa5bc38d02fa5ff5f3fc7575Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00002.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-50049?
CVE-2024-50049 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 pointer before dereferencing se [WHAT & HOW] se is null checked previously in the same function, indic...
How severe is CVE-2024-50049?
CVE-2024-50049 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-2024-50049?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.