Linux Kernel up to 6.10.13/6.11.2 AMD list_for_each_entry_safe null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.10.13/6.11.2. The affected element is the function list_for_each_entry_safe of the component AMD. The manipulation results in null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2024-49904. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.10.13/6.11.2. Affected is the function list_for_each_entry_safe of the component AMD. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. 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. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amdgpu: add list empty check to avoid null pointer issue Add list empty check to avoid null pointer issues in some corner cases. - list_for_each_entry_safe()

The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-49904 since 10/21/2024. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 213095 (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS : Linux kernel (OEM) vulnerabilities (USN-7170-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.10.14 or 6.11.3 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 5ec731ef47f1/8e87763946f7/4416377ae1fd 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 (213095). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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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: 213095
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS : Linux kernel (OEM) vulnerabilities (USN-7170-1)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 6.10.14/6.11.3
Patch: 5ec731ef47f1/8e87763946f7/4416377ae1fd

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10/21/2024 🔍
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12/18/2024 +58 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-49904 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-49904
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-281232

Entryinfo

Created: 10/21/2024 21:13
Updated: 12/18/2024 10:33
Changes: 10/21/2024 21:13 (59), 10/25/2024 19:28 (11), 12/18/2024 10:33 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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