CVE-2024-44979

drm/xe: Fix missing workqueue destroy in xe_gt_pagefault

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/xe: Fix missing workqueue destroy in xe_gt_pagefault On driver reload we never free up the memory for the pagefault and access counter workqueues. Add those destroy calls here. (cherry picked from commit 7586fc52b14e0b8edd0d1f8a434e0de2078b7b2b)

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b09ef3b762a7fc641fb2f89afd3ebdb65b8ba1b9 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a6f78359ac75f24cac3c1bdd753c49c1877bcd82 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-44979?
CVE-2024-44979 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-44979?
To fix CVE-2024-44979, 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-2024-44979 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-44979 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-2024-44979?
CVE-2024-44979 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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