CVE-2024-46871: debian linux — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Correct the defined value for AMDGPU_DMUB_NOTIFICATION_MAX [Why & How] It actually exposes '6' types in enum dmub_notification_type. Not 5. Using smaller number to create array dmub_callback & dmub_thread_offload has potential to access item out of array bound. Fix it.

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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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-129 CWE-129

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
debian	debian_linux	All
linux	linux_kernel	4.15 — 5.15.174
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 6.1.109
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.6.50
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.10.9

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/800a5ab673c4a61ca220cce177386723d91bdb37 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9f404b0bc2df3880758fb3c3bc7496f596f347d7 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ad28d7c3d989fc5689581664653879d664da76f0 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c592b6355b9b57b8e59fc5978ce1e14f64488a98 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e1896f381d27466c26cb44b4450eae05cd59dfd0

Other References

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-46871? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Correct the defined value for AMDGPU_DMUB_NOTIFICATION_MAX [Why & How] It actually exposes '6' types in enum dmub_notification_type. Not 5. Using smaller number to create array dmub_callback & dmub_thread_offload has potential to access item out of array bound. Fix it. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-46871? +

CVE-2024-46871 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-2024-46871? +

CVE-2024-46871 affects products from debian, linux, specifically: debian_linux, linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-46871? +

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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