CVE-2024-49984
kernel: drm/v3d: Prevent out of bounds access in performance query extensions
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · October 21, 2024
Updated · September 13, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's drm/v3d component, which manages graphics device functionality. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability by providing an excessive number of performance monitors through specific extensions. This improper handling of input leads to an out-of-bounds memory access, potentially allowing the attacker to achieve privilege escalation or cause a denial of service.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 7.8CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-787 · Out-of-bounds Write