Linux Kernel up to 6.10.6 DRM xe_gt_pagefault memory leak

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.10.6. The impacted element is the function xe_gt_pagefault of the component DRM. The manipulation leads to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-44979. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.10.6. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function xe_gt_pagefault of the component DRM. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-401. The product does not sufficiently track and release allocated memory after it has been used, which slowly consumes remaining memory. The impact remains unknown. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/xe: Fix missing workqueue destroy in xe_gt_pagefault On driver reload we never free up the memory for the pagefault and access counter workqueues. Add those destroy calls here. (cherry picked from commit 7586fc52b14e0b8edd0d1f8a434e0de2078b7b2b)

The advisory is shared at git.kernel.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-44979 since 08/21/2024. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 212724 (Ubuntu 22.04 LTS / 24.04 LTS : Linux kernel vulnerabilities (USN-7154-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.10.7 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch b09ef3b762a7/a6f78359ac75 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 (212724). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Class: Memory leak
CWE: CWE-401 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Nessus ID: 212724
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS / 24.04 LTS : Linux kernel vulnerabilities (USN-7154-1)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 6.10.7
Patch: b09ef3b762a7/a6f78359ac75

Timelineinfo

08/21/2024 🔍
09/04/2024 +14 days 🔍
09/04/2024 +0 days 🔍
12/13/2024 +100 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-44979 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-44979
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-276569

Entryinfo

Created: 09/04/2024 22:19
Updated: 12/13/2024 08:58
Changes: 09/04/2024 22:19 (57), 09/06/2024 09:38 (1), 10/11/2024 03:24 (12), 12/13/2024 08:58 (2)
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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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