VDB-261793 · CVE-2024-26922 · Nessus 210815

Linux Kernel up to 6.9-rc4 amdgpu privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.9-rc4. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function amdgpu_vm_bo_map/amdgpu_vm_bo_replace_map/amdgpu_vm_bo_clearing_mappings of the component amdgpu. This manipulation causes an unknown weakness. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2024-26922. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.9-rc4. Affected by this vulnerability is the function amdgpu_vm_bo_map/amdgpu_vm_bo_replace_map/amdgpu_vm_bo_clearing_mappings of the component amdgpu. The impact remains unknown. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amdgpu: validate the parameters of bo mapping operations more clearly Verify the parameters of amdgpu_vm_bo_(map/replace_map/clearing_mappings) in one common place.

The advisory is shared at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-26922 since 02/19/2024. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 210815 (RHEL 9 : kernel (RHSA-2024:9315)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.9-rc5 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 6fef2d4c00b5 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 (210815). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Linux

Name

Kernel

Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

CPE 2.3info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 210815
Nessus Name: RHEL 9 : kernel (RHSA-2024:9315)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Kernel 6.9-rc5
Patch: 6fef2d4c00b5

Timelineinfo

02/19/2024 🔍
04/23/2024 +63 days 🔍
04/23/2024 +0 days 🔍
12/23/2025 +609 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-26922 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-26922
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-261793

Entryinfo

Created: 04/23/2024 15:29
Updated: 12/23/2025 23:34
Changes: 04/23/2024 15:29 (56), 06/28/2024 13:59 (1), 11/13/2024 18:30 (2), 12/23/2025 23:34 (10)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.