CVE-2024-56775

HIGH

Linux kernel - Memory Corruption

Title source: llm

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Fix handling of plane refcount [Why] The mechanism to backup and restore plane states doesn't maintain refcount, which can cause issues if the refcount of the plane changes in between backup and restore operations, such as memory leaks if the refcount was supposed to go down, or double frees / invalid memory accesses if the refcount was supposed to go up. [How] Cache and re-apply current refcount when restoring plane states.

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0003
EPSS Percentile 6.6%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Classification

CWE
CWE-415 CWE-401
Status published

Affected Products (2)

linux/linux_kernel < 6.12.4
linux/Kernel < 6.12.4linux

Timeline

Published Jan 08, 2025
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026