CVE-2024-27041
kernel: drm/amd/display: fix NULL checks for adev->dm.dc in amdgpu_dm_fini()
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · May 1, 2024
Updated · November 21, 2025
Description
A vulnerability was found in the Linux kernel's AMD amdgpu_dm.c driver, where a lack of proper checks in the amdgpu_dm_fini() function could result in a NULL pointer dereference. This scenario can occur when attempting to access the value adev->dm.dc and could lead to memory corruption or system instability.
Statement
Red Hat Enterprise Linux is not impacted by this CVE, as the vulnerability in question does not affect the specific versions or configurations of the Linux kernel used in its distributions. This ensures that users of Red Hat Enterprise Linux are not exposed to the potential risks associated with this issue, and no further action or mitigation is necessary for systems running this operating system.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.5CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE not specified