Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/dp_mst: Ensure mst_primary pointer is valid in drm_dp_mst_handle_up_req() While receiving an MST up request message from one thread in drm_dp_mst_handle_up_req(), the MST topology could be removed from another thread via drm_dp_mst_topology_mgr_set_mst(false), freeing mst_primary and setting drm_dp_mst_topology_mgr::mst_primary to NULL. This could lead to a NULL deref/use-after-free of mst_primary in drm_dp_mst_handle_up_req(). Avoid the above by holding a reference for mst_primary in drm_dp_mst_handle_up_req() while it's used. v2: Fix kfreeing the request if getting an mst_primary reference fails.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 6.1.123 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9735d40f5fde9970aa46e828ecc85c32571d58a2Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ce55818b2d3a999f886af91679589e4644ff1dc8Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e54b00086f7473dbda1a7d6fc47720ced157c6a8Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f61b2e5e7821f868d6afc22382a66a30ee780ba0Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00001.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-57798?
CVE-2024-57798 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/dp_mst: Ensure mst_primary pointer is valid in drm_dp_mst_handle_up_req() While receiving an MST up request message from one t...
How severe is CVE-2024-57798?
CVE-2024-57798 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-2024-57798?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.