CVE-2024-49971

drm/amd/display: Increase array size of dummy_boolean

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Increase array size of dummy_boolean [WHY] dml2_core_shared_mode_support and dml_core_mode_support access the third element of dummy_boolean, i.e. hw_debug5 = &s->dummy_boolean[2], when dummy_boolean has size of 2. Any assignment to hw_debug5 causes an OVERRUN. [HOW] Increase dummy_boolean's array size to 3. This fixes 2 OVERRUN issues reported by Coverity.

5.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.05%

Affected: Linux Linux

References

Link	Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e9e48b7bb9cf3b78f0305ef0144aaf61da0a83d8	patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6d64d39486197083497a01b39e23f2f8474b35d3	patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-49971?: CVE-2024-49971 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-49971?: To fix CVE-2024-49971, 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-2024-49971 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-49971 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-2024-49971?: CVE-2024-49971 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.

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