SB2024060827 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel amd amdgpu driver



SB2024060827 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel amd amdgpu driver

Published: June 8, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024060827
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26915)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption within the vega20_ih_get_wptr() function in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/amdgpu/vega20_ih.c, within the vega10_ih_get_wptr() function in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/amdgpu/vega10_ih.c, within the tonga_ih_get_wptr() function in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/amdgpu/tonga_ih.c, within the si_ih_get_wptr() function in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/amdgpu/si_ih.c, within the navi10_ih_get_wptr() function in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/amdgpu/navi10_ih.c, within the iceland_ih_get_wptr() function in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/amdgpu/iceland_ih.c, within the cz_ih_get_wptr() function in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/amdgpu/cz_ih.c, within the cik_ih_get_wptr() function in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/amdgpu/cik_ih.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.