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CVE-2024-42227

MEDIUMCVSS 4.7/10EPSS 0.18%

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CVE-2024-42227 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.7/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Fix overlapping copy within dml_core_mode_programming [WHY] &mode_lib->mp.Watermark and &locals->Watermark are the same address. memcpy may lead to unexpected behavior. [HOW] memmove should be used.. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Fix overlapping copy within dml_core_mode_programming [WHY] &mode_lib->mp.Watermark and &locals->Watermark are the same address. memcpy may lead to unexpected behavior. [HOW] memmove should be used.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
4.7/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.18%

7.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel< 6.9.9

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42227?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Fix overlapping copy within dml_core_mode_programming [WHY] &mode_lib->mp.Watermark and &locals->Watermark are the same address. memcpy may lead to unexpected behavior. [HOW] memmove should be used.
How severe is CVE-2024-42227?
CVE-2024-42227 has a CVSS score of 4.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42227?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST