Improper error handling in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-26911
Published: June 3, 2024 / Updated: May 14, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU90950
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26911
CWE-ID: CWE-388
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to manipulate data.
The vulnerability exists due to improper error handling within the __alloc_range() function in drivers/gpu/drm/drm_buddy.c. A local user can manipulate data.
Affected software
Linux kernel
How to mitigate CVE-2024-26911
Install update from vendor's website.
Linux kernel - addressed in versions 6.7.6, 6.8