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CVE-2024-26700: drm/amd/display: Fix MST Null Ptr for RV

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Fix MST Null Ptr for RV The change try to fix below error specific to RV platform: BUG: kernel NULL pointer dereference, address: 0000000000000008 PGD 0 P4D 0 Oops: 0000 [#1] PREEMPT SMP NOPTI CPU: 4 PID: 917 Comm: sway Not tainted 6.3.9-arch1-1 #1 124dc55df4f5272ccb409f39ef4872fc2b3376a2 Hardware name: LENOVO 20NKS01Y00/20NKS01Y00, BIOS R12ET61W(1.31 ) 07/28/2022 RIP: 0010:drm_dp_atomic_find_time_slots+0x5e/0x260 [drm_display_helper] Code: 01 00 00 48 8b 85 60 05 00 00 48 63 80 88 00 00 00 3b 43 28 0f 8d 2e 01 00 00 48 8b 53 30 48 8d 04 80 48 8d 04 c2 48 8b 40 18 <48> 8> RSP: 0018:ffff960cc2df77d8 EFLAGS: 00010293 RAX: 0000000000000000 RBX: ffff8afb87e81280 RCX: 0000000000000224 RDX: ffff8afb9ee37c00 RSI: ffff8afb8da1a578 RDI: ffff8afb87e81280 RBP: ffff8afb83d67000 R08: 0000000000000001 R09: ffff8afb9652f850 R10: ffff960cc2df7908 R11: 0000000000000002 R12: 0000000000000000 R13: ffff8afb8d7688a0 R14: ffff8afb8da1a578 R15: 0000000000000224 FS: 00007f4dac35ce00(0000) GS:ffff8afe30b00000(0000) knlGS:0000000000000000 CS: 0010 DS: 0000 ES: 0000 CR0: 0000000080050033 CR2: 0000000000000008 CR3: 000000010ddc6000 CR4: 00000000003506e0 Call Trace: <TASK> ? __die+0x23/0x70 ? page_fault_oops+0x171/0x4e0 ? plist_add+0xbe/0x100 ? exc_page_fault+0x7c/0x180 ? asm_exc_page_fault+0x26/0x30 ? drm_dp_atomic_find_time_slots+0x5e/0x260 [drm_display_helper 0e67723696438d8e02b741593dd50d80b44c2026] ? drm_dp_atomic_find_time_slots+0x28/0x260 [drm_display_helper 0e67723696438d8e02b741593dd50d80b44c2026] compute_mst_dsc_configs_for_link+0x2ff/0xa40 [amdgpu 62e600d2a75e9158e1cd0a243bdc8e6da040c054] ? fill_plane_buffer_attributes+0x419/0x510 [amdgpu 62e600d2a75e9158e1cd0a243bdc8e6da040c054] compute_mst_dsc_configs_for_state+0x1e1/0x250 [amdgpu 62e600d2a75e9158e1cd0a243bdc8e6da040c054] amdgpu_dm_atomic_check+0xecd/0x1190 [amdgpu 62e600d2a75e9158e1cd0a243bdc8e6da040c054] drm_atomic_check_only+0x5c5/0xa40 drm_mode_atomic_ioctl+0x76e/0xbc0 ? _copy_to_user+0x25/0x30 ? drm_ioctl+0x296/0x4b0 ? __pfx_drm_mode_atomic_ioctl+0x10/0x10 drm_ioctl_kernel+0xcd/0x170 drm_ioctl+0x26d/0x4b0 ? __pfx_drm_mode_atomic_ioctl+0x10/0x10 amdgpu_drm_ioctl+0x4e/0x90 [amdgpu 62e600d2a75e9158e1cd0a243bdc8e6da040c054] __x64_sys_ioctl+0x94/0xd0 do_syscall_64+0x60/0x90 ? do_syscall_64+0x6c/0x90 entry_SYSCALL_64_after_hwframe+0x72/0xdc RIP: 0033:0x7f4dad17f76f Code: 00 48 89 44 24 18 31 c0 48 8d 44 24 60 c7 04 24 10 00 00 00 48 89 44 24 08 48 8d 44 24 20 48 89 44 24 10 b8 10 00 00 00 0f 05 <89> c> RSP: 002b:00007ffd9ae859f0 EFLAGS: 00000246 ORIG_RAX: 0000000000000010 RAX: ffffffffffffffda RBX: 000055e255a55900 RCX: 00007f4dad17f76f RDX: 00007ffd9ae85a90 RSI: 00000000c03864bc RDI: 000000000000000b RBP: 00007ffd9ae85a90 R08: 0000000000000003 R09: 0000000000000003 R10: 0000000000000000 R11: 0000000000000246 R12: 00000000c03864bc R13: 000000000000000b R14: 000055e255a7fc60 R15: 000055e255a01eb0 </TASK> Modules linked in: rfcomm snd_seq_dummy snd_hrtimer snd_seq snd_seq_device ccm cmac algif_hash algif_skcipher af_alg joydev mousedev bnep > typec libphy k10temp ipmi_msghandler roles i2c_scmi acpi_cpufreq mac_hid nft_reject_inet nf_reject_ipv4 nf_reject_ipv6 nft_reject nft_mas> CR2: 0000000000000008 ---[ end trace 0000000000000000 ]--- RIP: 0010:drm_dp_atomic_find_time_slots+0x5e/0x260 [drm_display_helper] Code: 01 00 00 48 8b 85 60 05 00 00 48 63 80 88 00 00 00 3b 43 28 0f 8d 2e 01 00 00 48 8b 53 30 48 8d 04 80 48 8d 04 c2 48 8b 40 18 <48> 8> RSP: 0018:ffff960cc2df77d8 EFLAGS: 00010293 RAX: 0000000000000000 RBX: ffff8afb87e81280 RCX: 0000000000000224 RDX: ffff8afb9ee37c00 RSI: ffff8afb8da1a578 RDI: ffff8afb87e81280 RBP: ffff8afb83d67000 R08: 0000000000000001 R09: ffff8afb9652f850 R10: ffff960cc2df7908 R11: 0000000000000002 R12: 0000000000000000 R13: ffff8afb8d7688a0 R14: ffff8afb8da1a578 R15: 0000000000000224 FS: 00007f4dac35ce00(0000) GS:ffff8afe30b00000(0000 ---truncated---

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Plain-English summary

This is a Linux kernel graphics driver crash bug tied to certain AMD RV systems using DisplayPort MST. A normal desktop display operation can hit a null pointer and trigger a kernel Oops. The supplied sources do not provide CVSS, active exploitation evidence, or data-theft impact.

Executive priority

Treat as a targeted stability risk for affected Linux desktop fleets, not a broad internet-facing emergency. Prioritize patching systems with AMD RV graphics or reported display crashes during the next kernel maintenance window.

Technical view

The amdgpu display MST/DSC path can dereference a null pointer in drm_dp_atomic_find_time_slots during DRM atomic checks on RV platforms. The trace shows the crash reached from amdgpu_dm_atomic_check through a DRM ioctl. Upstream stable commits resolve the issue; available evidence supports a local availability impact.

Likely exposure

Most exposure is Linux endpoints or workstations with AMD RV graphics using affected kernel builds and DisplayPort MST-related display paths. Servers without this graphics stack or MST usage are less likely exposed.

Exploitation context

CISA KEV is false in the bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation. The trace shows a local graphics/display path crash, not a remote attack path. Exploitability beyond denial of service is not established by the provided evidence.

Researcher notes

The source bundle lacks CVSS, CWE, and a detailed affected-version matrix beyond Linux kernel entries and commit references. Analysis should remain bounded to AMDGPU RV MST null-pointer behavior and upstream stable fixes.

Mitigation direction

  • Update affected Linux kernels through trusted distribution channels.
  • Confirm the update includes one of the referenced upstream stable fixes.
  • Check vendor or distribution advisories for exact fixed package versions.
  • Avoid affected AMD RV MST display configurations until patched, where operationally feasible.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Linux systems with AMDGPU/RV hardware and DisplayPort MST usage.
  • Compare running kernel versions against distribution fixed versions.
  • Review kernel changelogs for CVE-2024-26700 or the referenced commits.
  • Check system logs for Oops traces mentioning drm_dp_atomic_find_time_slots.
  • Validate normal display workflows on a patched staging system.
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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinux4562236b3bc0a28aeb6ee93b2d8a849a4c4e1c7c, 4562236b3bc0a28aeb6ee93b2d8a849a4c4e1c7c, 4562236b3bc0a28aeb6ee93b2d8a849a4c4e1c7c, 4562236b3bc0a28aeb6ee93b2d8a849a4c4e1c7cunaffected
LinuxLinux4.15, 0, 6.1.82, 6.6.18, 6.7.6, 6.8affected
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