SB20240608176 - Race condition in Linux kernel display dc driver
Published: June 8, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20240608176
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Race condition (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-36024)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a race condition within the dc_wake_and_execute_dmub_cmd_list() and dc_wake_and_execute_gpint() functions in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/display/dc/dc_dmub_srv.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.