SB2024111002 - Memory leak in Linux kernel drm tests driver
Published: November 10, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024111002
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Memory leak (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-50213)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to memory leak within the drm_test_check_broadcast_rgb_auto_cea_mode_vic_1(), drm_test_check_broadcast_rgb_full_cea_mode_vic_1(), drm_test_check_broadcast_rgb_limited_cea_mode_vic_1() and drm_test_check_output_bpc_format_vic_1() functions in drivers/gpu/drm/tests/drm_hdmi_state_helper_test.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.