VDB-277395 · CVE-2024-46705 · Nessus 212724

Linux Kernel up to 6.10.6 DRM null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.10.6. This affects an unknown function of the component DRM. Performing a manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-46705. No exploit is 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 classified as critical. This affects some unknown processing of the component DRM. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. The impact remains unknown. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/xe: reset mmio mappings with devm Set our various mmio mappings to NULL. This should make it easier to catch something rogue trying to mess with mmio after device removal. For example, we might unmap everything and then start hitting some mmio address which has already been unmamped by us and then remapped by something else, causing all kinds of carnage.

It is possible to read the advisory at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-46705 since 09/11/2024. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly 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 b1c9fbed3884/c7117419784f 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). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

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Operating System

Vendor

Linux

Name

Kernel

Version

License

open-source

Website

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

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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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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / 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
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Kernel 6.10.7
Patch: b1c9fbed3884/c7117419784f

Timelineinfo

09/11/2024 🔍
09/13/2024 +2 days 🔍
09/13/2024 +0 days 🔍
12/13/2024 +91 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-46705 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-46705
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-277395

Entryinfo

Created: 09/13/2024 08:59
Updated: 12/13/2024 14:45
Changes: 09/13/2024 08:59 (57), 09/20/2024 04:16 (13), 12/13/2024 14:45 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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