CVE-2024-26662

drm/amd/display: Fix 'panel_cntl' could be null in 'dcn21_set_backlight_level()'

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Fix 'panel_cntl' could be null in 'dcn21_set_backlight_level()' 'panel_cntl' structure used to control the display panel could be null, dereferencing it could lead to a null pointer access. Fixes the below: drivers/gpu/drm/amd/amdgpu/../display/dc/hwss/dcn21/dcn21_hwseq.c:269 dcn21_set_backlight_level() error: we previously assumed 'panel_cntl' could be null (see line 250)

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2e150ccea13129eb048679114808eb9770443e4d patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0c863cab0e9173f8b6c7bc328bee3b8625f131b5 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e96fddb32931d007db12b1fce9b5e8e4c080401b patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26662?
CVE-2024-26662 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-26662?
To fix CVE-2024-26662, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-26662 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-26662 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-26662?
CVE-2024-26662 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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