SB20241022234 - Infinite loop in Linux kernel gpu drm driver
Published: October 22, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20241022234
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) Infinite loop (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-50037)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to infinite loop within the drm_fbdev_dma_fb_destroy() function in drivers/gpu/drm/drm_fbdev_dma.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.