SB2024070701 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel gpu drm driver
Published: July 7, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024070701
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) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-39486)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the drm_file_update_pid() function in drivers/gpu/drm/drm_file.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/16682588ead4a593cf1aebb33b36df4d1e9e4ffa
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0acce2a5c619ef1abdee783d7fea5eac78ce4844
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4f2a129b33a2054e62273edd5a051c34c08d96e9
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.10
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.6.37