CVE-2023-52862
drm/amd/display: Fix null pointer dereference in error message
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Fix null pointer dereference in error message This patch fixes a null pointer dereference in the error message that is printed when the Display Core (DC) fails to initialize. The original message includes the DC version number, which is undefined if the DC is not initialized.
INFO
Published Date :
May 21, 2024, 4:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 2, 2025, 3:05 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update the Linux kernel to a patched version.
- Reboot the system after the update.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 02, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.6 up to (excluding) 6.6.2 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.5 up to (excluding) 6.5.12 Added Reference Type CVE: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0c3601a2fbfb265ce283651480e30c8e60459112 Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0c3601a2fbfb265ce283651480e30c8e60459112 Types: Patch Added Reference Type CVE: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8b72c5d4a5d25e76b16283397c40b8b3c0d70019 Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8b72c5d4a5d25e76b16283397c40b8b3c0d70019 Types: Patch Added Reference Type CVE: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/97ef07182ac46b069bb5e7d46cb903a764d67898 Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/97ef07182ac46b069bb5e7d46cb903a764d67898 Types: Patch -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0c3601a2fbfb265ce283651480e30c8e60459112 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8b72c5d4a5d25e76b16283397c40b8b3c0d70019 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/97ef07182ac46b069bb5e7d46cb903a764d67898 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Nov. 06, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE CISA-ADP CWE-476 Added CVSS V3.1 CISA-ADP AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H -
CVE Modified by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
May. 29, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
May. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Fix null pointer dereference in error message This patch fixes a null pointer dereference in the error message that is printed when the Display Core (DC) fails to initialize. The original message includes the DC version number, which is undefined if the DC is not initialized. Added Reference kernel.org https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/97ef07182ac46b069bb5e7d46cb903a764d67898 [No types assigned] Added Reference kernel.org https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8b72c5d4a5d25e76b16283397c40b8b3c0d70019 [No types assigned] Added Reference kernel.org https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0c3601a2fbfb265ce283651480e30c8e60459112 [No types assigned]