SB2024082654 - NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel powerplay hwmgr driver



SB2024082654 - NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel powerplay hwmgr driver

Published: August 26, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024082654
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) NULL pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43907)

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

The vulnerability exists due to NULL pointer dereference within the vega10_apply_state_adjust_rules() function in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/pm/powerplay/hwmgr/vega10_hwmgr.c, within the smu8_apply_state_adjust_rules() function in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/pm/powerplay/hwmgr/smu8_hwmgr.c, within the smu7_apply_state_adjust_rules() function in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/pm/powerplay/hwmgr/smu7_hwmgr.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.