SB2024093085 - Improper privilege management in Linux kernel drm panthor driver
Published: September 30, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024093085
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Improper privilege management (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-46837)
CWE-ID: CWE-269 - Improper Privilege Management
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local user to read and manipulate data.
The vulnerability exists due to improperly imposed permissions within the panthor_group_create() function in drivers/gpu/drm/panthor/panthor_sched.c, within the panthor_ioctl_group_destroy() and panthor_ioctl_group_create() functions in drivers/gpu/drm/panthor/panthor_drv.c. A local user can read and manipulate data.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.