CVE-2024-46816: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Stop amdgpu_dm initialize when link nums greater than max_links ...

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Stop amdgpu_dm initialize when link nums greater than max_links [Why] Coverity report OVERRUN warning. There are only max_links elements within dc->links. link count could up to AMDGPU_DM_MAX_DISPLAY_INDEX 31. [How] Make sure link count less than max_links.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.26%

16.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 6.10, < 6.10.9

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 27, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-46816?

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Stop amdgpu_dm initialize when link nums greater than max_links [Why] Coverity report OVERRUN warning. There are only max_links elements within dc->links. link count could up to AMDGPU_DM_MAX_DISPLAY_INDEX 31. [How] Make sure link count less than max_links.

How severe is CVE-2024-46816?

CVE-2024-46816 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-46816?

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.