SB2024073161 - NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel drm radeon driver



SB2024073161 - NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel drm radeon driver

Published: July 31, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024073161
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) NULL pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-41060)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to NULL pointer dereference within the radeon_gem_va_update_vm() function in drivers/gpu/drm/radeon/radeon_gem.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.