SB20241230100 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel resource dcn21 driver



SB20241230100 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel resource dcn21 driver

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

Security Bulletin ID SB20241230100
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-56608)

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

The vulnerability exists due to an out-of-bounds read error within the dcn21_link_encoder_create() function in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/display/dc/resource/dcn21/dcn21_resource.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.