CVE-2024-46972
HIGHDescription
Software installed and run as a non-privileged user may conduct improper GPU system calls to trigger use-after-free kernel exceptions.
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-911
CWE-911
References
Other References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-46972? +
Software installed and run as a non-privileged user may conduct improper GPU system calls to trigger use-after-free kernel exceptions. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2024-46972? +
CVE-2024-46972 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.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-46972? +
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