CVE-2024-46730: linux kernel Integer Underflow — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Ensure array index tg_inst won't be -1 [WHY & HOW] tg_inst will be a negative if timing_generator_count equals 0, which should be checked before used. This fixes 2 OVERRUN issues reported by Coverity.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-191 CWE-191

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	< 6.10.9

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/687fe329f18ab0ab0496b20ed2cb003d4879d931 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a64284b9e1999ad5580debced4bc6d6adb28aad4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-46730? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Ensure array index tg_inst won't be -1 [WHY & HOW] tg_inst will be a negative if timing_generator_count equals 0, which should be checked before used. This fixes 2 OVERRUN issues reported by Coverity. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-46730? +

CVE-2024-46730 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-46730? +

CVE-2024-46730 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-46730? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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