SB2024090522 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel drm xe driver
Published: September 5, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024090522
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44979)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the pf_queue_work_func() and xe_gt_pagefault_init() functions in drivers/gpu/drm/xe/xe_gt_pagefault.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.