CVE-2024-49920

drm/amd/display: Check null pointers before multiple uses

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Check null pointers before multiple uses [WHAT & HOW] Poniters, such as stream_enc and dc->bw_vbios, are null checked previously in the same function, so Coverity warns "implies that stream_enc and dc->bw_vbios might be null". They are used multiple times in the subsequent code and need to be checked. This fixes 10 FORWARD_NULL issues 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/26787fb6c2b2ee0d1a7e1574b36f4711ae40fe27 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fdd5ecbbff751c3b9061d8ebb08e5c96119915b4 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-49920?
CVE-2024-49920 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-49920?
To fix CVE-2024-49920, 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-2024-49920 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-49920 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-2024-49920?
CVE-2024-49920 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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