CVE-2024-56775
High
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.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedJan 8, 2025
First seenJan 8, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-415CWE-415
How to fix
Update
- linux linux_kernel6.12.4 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | v < 6.12.4 | 6.12.4 |
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