SB2024091377 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel amd amdgpu driver
Published: September 13, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024091377
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) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-46700)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption within the mes_v11_0_submit_pkt_and_poll_completion() function in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/amdgpu/mes_v11_0.c, within the amdgpu_ring_init() function in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/amdgpu/amdgpu_ring.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.