SB2024112036 - NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel i915 display driver



SB2024112036 - NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel i915 display driver

Published: November 20, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024112036
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) NULL pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-53050)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to NULL pointer dereference within the intel_dp_hdcp2_get_capability() function in drivers/gpu/drm/i915/display/intel_dp_hdcp.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.