SB20240918117 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel link protocols driver
Published: September 18, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20240918117
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-46728)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption within the configure_lttpr_mode_non_transparent() function in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/display/dc/link/protocols/link_dp_training.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/48e0b68e2360b16edf2a0bae05c0051c00fbb48a
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6c588e9350dd7a9fb97a56fe74852c9ecc44450c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9ba2ea6337b4f159aecb177555a6a81da92d302e
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.10.9
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.11
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.6.50