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CVE-2024-49990

MediumCVSS 5.5
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In the Linux kernel, the drm/xe/hdcp component lacks a validity check for the GSC structure. When xe_gsc is not initialized during HDCP capability check, a null pointer error occurs.

Risk Assessment

This can lead to a kernel crash (kernel panic) and denial of service on systems using HDCP with the xe driver.

Recommendation

Update the Linux kernel to a version containing the fix that adds the GSC structure check.

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Original NVD description (English source)

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/xe/hdcp: Check GSC structure validity Sometimes xe_gsc is not initialized when checked at HDCP capability check. Add gsc structure check to avoid null pointer error.

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