CVE-2024-26948: Linux kernel · drm/amd/display: Add a dc_state NULL check in dc_state_release
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium · fixed in 6.8.0-35.35 : update Linux kernel when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 13% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 6.8.0-35.35, 6.8.0-1009.9, 6.8.0-1008.8 +7
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 1 May 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.
Patches and advisories
Affected software
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-gkepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gke?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-ibmpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-ibm?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
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AI-suggested
Official patches addressing this vulnerability have been released by the Linux kernel maintainers and are included in updated kernel versions. Users should upgrade to fixed kernel versions equal to or newer than 6.8.0-35.35 or the corresponding patched 4.11.0 and 4.13.0 builds. No additional mitigation actions are required once the system is updated.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's AMD DRM display driver was resolved by adding a NULL check in the dc_state_release function. This fix prevents a NULL pointer dereference that could lead to a denial of service. The issue affects multiple Linux kernel versions prior to 6.8.0-35.35 and specific 4.11.0 and 4.13.0 builds. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.5. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The vendor has released official fixes for affected versions.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-26948 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-26948 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/334b56cea5d9df5989be6cf1a5898114fa70ad98 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/d37a08f840485995e3fb91dad95e441b9d28a269 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/334b56cea5d9df5989be6cf1a5898114fa70ad98 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6816-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6817-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6817-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6817-3 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6878-1 (opens in a new tab)
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-26948 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/3218df42ff3b187f055edb8a38498b316bae0ecd (opens in a new tab)