SB2024073154 - NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel nouveau dispnv04 driver



SB2024073154 - NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel nouveau dispnv04 driver

Published: July 31, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024073154
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) NULL pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-41089)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to NULL pointer dereference within the nv17_tv_get_hd_modes() function in drivers/gpu/drm/nouveau/dispnv04/tvnv17.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.