Linux Kernel up to 6.6.14/6.7.2 amdgpu_ucode_request null pointer dereference

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Summary
A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.14/6.7.2. The impacted element is the function amdgpu_ucode_request. Such manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2024-26649. There is not any exploit available.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
Details
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.14/6.7.2. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function amdgpu_ucode_request. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amdgpu: Fix the null pointer when load rlc firmware If the RLC firmware is invalid because of wrong header size, the pointer to the rlc firmware is released in function amdgpu_ucode_request. There will be a null pointer error in subsequent use. So skip validation to fix it.
The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-26649 since 02/19/2024. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 207773 (Oracle Linux 8 : kernel (ELSA-2024-7000)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.
Upgrading to version 6.6.15, 6.7.3 or 6.8 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 8b5bacce2d13/d3887448486c/bc03c02cc199 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (207773). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
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- Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.6VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.5
VulDB Base Score: 5.7
VulDB Temp Score: 5.5
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Exploiting
Class: Null pointer dereferenceCWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially
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Status: Not defined
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Nessus ID: 207773
Nessus Name: Oracle Linux 8 : kernel (ELSA-2024-7000)
Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: Kernel 6.6.15/6.7.3/6.8
Patch: 8b5bacce2d13/d3887448486c/bc03c02cc199
Timeline
02/19/2024 🔍03/26/2024 🔍
03/26/2024 🔍
01/27/2025 🔍
Sources
Vendor: kernel.orgAdvisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2024-26649 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-26649
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-258056
Entry
Created: 03/26/2024 19:21Updated: 01/27/2025 17:56
Changes: 03/26/2024 19:21 (57), 09/28/2024 10:36 (3), 01/27/2025 17:56 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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