CVE-2024-42275: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/client: Fix error code in drm_client_buffer_vmap_local() This function accidentally returns zero/success on the failure path. It leads to locking issues and an uninitialized *map_copy in the caller.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-824 CWE-824

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	6.10 — 6.10.4
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b5fbf924f125ba3638cfdc21c0515eb7e76264ca https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c0f412961653237f52e2f16ee8747fb330bcf074

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42275? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/client: Fix error code in drm_client_buffer_vmap_local() This function accidentally returns zero/success on the failure path. It leads to locking issues and an uninitialized *map_copy in the caller. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-42275? +

CVE-2024-42275 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-42275? +

CVE-2024-42275 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-42275? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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