In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Validate function returns [WHAT & HOW] Function return values… (CVE-2024-46775)
A medium-severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel related to the drm/amd/display component has been resolved. The issue involved unchecked function return values in the validate function, which could lead to problems in subsequent function calls. This fix addresses four CHECKED_RETURN issues identified by static analysis (Coverity).
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Technical Summary
CVE-2024-46775 concerns the Linux kernel's drm/amd/display subsystem where function return values were not properly validated before use in subsequent functions. This vulnerability was identified through static code analysis (Coverity) and fixed by ensuring that return values are checked, preventing potential issues caused by unchecked error conditions. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.5, reflecting a medium severity with local attack vector, low complexity, and requiring low privileges without user interaction. The impact is limited to availability, with no confidentiality or integrity impact reported.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could lead to availability issues in the Linux kernel's AMD display driver due to unchecked function return values. There is no reported impact on confidentiality or integrity. Exploitation requires local access with low privileges and does not require user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix has been implemented in the Linux kernel to validate function return values in the drm/amd/display subsystem. Users and administrators should update their Linux kernel to a version that includes this fix. Since this is a kernel-level vulnerability, applying the official kernel update from the vendor or distribution is the recommended remediation.
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Validate function returns [WHAT & HOW] Function return values… (CVE-2024-46775)
Description
A medium-severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel related to the drm/amd/display component has been resolved. The issue involved unchecked function return values in the validate function, which could lead to problems in subsequent function calls. This fix addresses four CHECKED_RETURN issues identified by static analysis (Coverity).
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.5medium
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-46775 concerns the Linux kernel's drm/amd/display subsystem where function return values were not properly validated before use in subsequent functions. This vulnerability was identified through static code analysis (Coverity) and fixed by ensuring that return values are checked, preventing potential issues caused by unchecked error conditions. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.5, reflecting a medium severity with local attack vector, low complexity, and requiring low privileges without user interaction. The impact is limited to availability, with no confidentiality or integrity impact reported.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could lead to availability issues in the Linux kernel's AMD display driver due to unchecked function return values. There is no reported impact on confidentiality or integrity. Exploitation requires local access with low privileges and does not require user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix has been implemented in the Linux kernel to validate function return values in the drm/amd/display subsystem. Users and administrators should update their Linux kernel to a version that includes this fix. Since this is a kernel-level vulnerability, applying the official kernel update from the vendor or distribution is the recommended remediation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-fgrc-hf8c-f3vr
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2024-46775"]
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6ac13969a43b0b3b89d5fbb7
Added to database: 10/03/2026, 17:20:41 UTC
Last enriched: 10/03/2026, 17:24:19 UTC
Last updated: 10/04/2026, 02:45:59 UTC
Views: 2
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