SB2024093085 - Improper privilege management in Linux kernel drm panthor driver



SB2024093085 - Improper privilege management in Linux kernel drm panthor driver

Published: September 30, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024093085
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper privilege management (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-46837)

The vulnerability allows a local user to read and manipulate data.

The vulnerability exists due to improperly imposed permissions within the panthor_group_create() function in drivers/gpu/drm/panthor/panthor_sched.c, within the panthor_ioctl_group_destroy() and panthor_ioctl_group_create() functions in drivers/gpu/drm/panthor/panthor_drv.c. A local user can read and manipulate data.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.