#VU97835 Improper privilege management in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-46837

 

#VU97835 Improper privilege management in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-46837

Published: September 30, 2024 / Updated: May 12, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU97835
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-46837
CWE-ID: CWE-269
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation

Description

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.

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