CVE-2024-49921

drm/amd/display: Check null pointers before used

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Check null pointers before used [WHAT & HOW] Poniters, such as dc->clk_mgr, are null checked previously in the same function, so Coverity warns "implies that "dc->clk_mgr" might be null". As a result, these pointers need to be checked when used again. 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/5b35bf1a82eb29841b67ff5643ba83762250fc24 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/be1fb44389ca3038ad2430dac4234669bc177ee3 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-49921?
CVE-2024-49921 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-49921?
To fix CVE-2024-49921, 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-2024-49921 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-49921 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-2024-49921?
CVE-2024-49921 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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