Review reviewHigh

CVE-2024-49991

Linux Linux, debian linux, linux kernel

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amdkfd: amdkfd_free_gtt_mem clear the correct pointer Pass pointer reference to amdgpu_bo_unref to clear the correct pointer, otherwise amdgpu_bo_unref clear the local variable, the original pointer not set to NULL, this could cause use-after-free bug.

CVSS
7.8
EPSS
-
- percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2024.10.22
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability-
Technical severityCVSS 7.8

Vulnerability overview

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amdkfd: amdkfd_free_gtt_mem clear the correct pointer Pass pointer reference to amdgpu_bo_unref to clear the correct pointer, otherwise amdgpu_bo_unref clear the local variable, the original pointer not set to NULL, this could cause use-after-free bug.

Affected product and versions

Product
Linux Linux, debian linux, linux kernel
Affected versions
>= 130e0371b7d454bb4a861253c822b9f911ad5d19 < e7831613cbbcd9058d3658fbcdc5d5884ceb2e0c, >= 130e0371b7d454bb4a861253c822b9f911ad5d19 < 30ceb873cc2e97348d9da2265b2d1ddf07f682e1, >= 130e0371b7d454bb4a861253c822b9f911ad5d19 < 71f3240f82987f0f070ea5bed559033de7d4c0e1, >= 130e0371b7d454bb4a861253c822b9f911ad5d19 < 6c9289806591807e4e3be9a23df8ee2069180055, >= 130e0371b7d454bb4a861253c822b9f911ad5d19 < c86ad39140bbcb9dc75a10046c2221f657e8083b, >= 4.3, 11.0, < 6.1.118, >= 6.2 < 6.6.55, >= 6.7 < 6.10.14, >= 6.11 < 6.11.3
Fixed versions
6.1.118, 6.6.55, 6.10.14, 6.11.3

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Linux Linux, debian linux, linux kernel and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-416
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