CVE-2024-44967: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/mgag200: Bind I2C lifetime to DRM device Managed cleanup with devm_add_action_or_reset() will release the I2C adapter when the underlying Linux device goes away. But the connector still refers to it, so this cleanup leaves behind a stale pointer in struct drm_connector.ddc. Bind the lifetime of the I2C adapter to the connector's lifetime by using DRM's managed release. When the DRM device goes away (after the Linux device) DRM will first clean up the connector and then clean up the I2C adapter.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	6.0 — 6.1.105
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.6.46
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.10.5

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/55a6916db77102765b22855d3a0add4751988b7c https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/81d34df843620e902dd04aa9205c875833d61c17 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9d96b91e03cba9dfcb4ac370c93af4dbc47d5191 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/eb1ae34e48a09b7a1179c579aed042b032e408f4

Other References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-44967? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/mgag200: Bind I2C lifetime to DRM device Managed cleanup with devm_add_action_or_reset() will release the I2C adapter when the underlying Linux device goes away. But the connector still refers to it, so this cleanup leaves behind a stale pointer in struct drm_connector.ddc. Bind the lifetime of the I2C adapter to the connector's lifetime by using DRM's managed release. When the DRM device goes away (after the Linux device) DRM will first clean up the connector and then clean up the I2C adapter. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-44967? +

CVE-2024-44967 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-44967? +

CVE-2024-44967 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-2024-44967? +

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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