CVE-2024-49893

drm/amd/display: Check stream_status before it is used

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Check stream_status before it is used [WHAT & HOW] dc_state_get_stream_status can return null, and therefore null must be checked before stream_status is used. This fixes 1 NULL_RETURNS issue reported by Coverity.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4914c8bfee1843fae046a12970b6f178e6642659 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/58a8ee96f84d2c21abb85ad8c22d2bbdf59bd7a9 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-49893?
CVE-2024-49893 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-49893?
To fix CVE-2024-49893, 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-2024-49893 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-49893 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-2024-49893?
CVE-2024-49893 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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