Linux Kernel up to 6.10.3 drm_client_buffer_vmap_local uninitialized pointer

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Linux Kernel up to 6.10.3. This vulnerability affects the function drm_client_buffer_vmap_local. Performing a manipulation results in uninitialized pointer. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-42275. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.10.3. This affects the function drm_client_buffer_vmap_local. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uninitialized pointer vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-824. The product accesses or uses a pointer that has not been initialized. The impact remains unknown. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/client: Fix error code in drm_client_buffer_vmap_local() This function accidentally returns zero/success on the failure path. It leads to locking issues and an uninitialized *map_copy in the caller.

The advisory is shared at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-42275 since 07/30/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 6.10.4 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch c0f412961653/b5fbf924f125 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 CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-1875). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • IBM InfoSphere Guardium
  • Oracle Linux
  • IBM Security Guardium
  • RESF Rocky Linux
  • Broadcom Brocade SANnav
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • IBM QRadar SIEM
  • IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
  • SolarWinds Security Event Manager
  • IBM DataPower Gateway
  • Dell NetWorker

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

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uninitialized pointer
CWE: CWE-824 / CWE-908
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 6.10.4
Patch: c0f412961653/b5fbf924f125

Timelineinfo

07/30/2024 🔍
08/17/2024 +18 days 🔍
08/17/2024 +0 days 🔍
02/01/2026 +533 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-42275 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-42275
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-275025
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-1875 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Denial of Service

Entryinfo

Created: 08/17/2024 13:13
Updated: 02/01/2026 17:08
Changes: 08/17/2024 13:13 (57), 09/29/2025 19:13 (11), 02/01/2026 17:08 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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

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