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CVE-2024-26915: drm/amdgpu: Reset IH OVERFLOW_CLEAR bit

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amdgpu: Reset IH OVERFLOW_CLEAR bit Allows us to detect subsequent IH ring buffer overflows as well.

MediumCVSS 5.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

This is a Linux kernel AMDGPU driver issue that can affect availability. A local user with low privileges may be able to trigger a condition that prevents reliable handling of later GPU interrupt ring overflows, potentially causing disruption rather than data theft.

Executive priority

Treat as standard but timely kernel maintenance. Escalate priority where untrusted local users share AMDGPU-enabled Linux systems or GPU availability supports production workloads.

Technical view

The fix resets the AMDGPU interrupt handler OVERFLOW_CLEAR bit so later IH ring buffer overflows can be detected. CVSS rates this local, low-complexity, low-privilege, no-user-interaction issue as availability-only with high availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most relevant on Linux systems using AMD GPUs and the amdgpu driver within the affected kernel versions or commit ranges listed by CVE.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector requires local access and low privileges, with no confidentiality or integrity impact claimed.

Researcher notes

Sources identify the resolved behavior but do not provide detailed trigger mechanics, exploit status, or distro package mappings. Analysis should stay bounded to local availability risk in the Linux AMDGPU interrupt handling path.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify Linux hosts using AMDGPU hardware and the amdgpu kernel driver.
  • Update to a kernel containing the referenced stable fixes or distro backports.
  • Prioritize shared workstations, VDI, GPU compute, and multi-user Linux systems.
  • Check Linux distribution advisories for exact package versions and reboot requirements.
  • Use normal vendor kernel channels rather than manually applying commits in production.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm the running kernel version against vendor advisories for CVE-2024-26915.
  • Verify whether the amdgpu driver is loaded on the host.
  • Check whether the applicable stable fix commit is present in the kernel build.
  • Review GPU or kernel logs for interrupt ring overflow symptoms after patching.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
7

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.5 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.5CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H1.83.6CISA-ADP

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

5.5Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2024-26915Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Vulnerability timeline

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cvssV3_1other:ssvc
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Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinuxd38ceaf99ed015f2a0b9af3499791bd3a3daae21, d38ceaf99ed015f2a0b9af3499791bd3a3daae21, d38ceaf99ed015f2a0b9af3499791bd3a3daae21, d38ceaf99ed015f2a0b9af3499791bd3a3daae21, d38ceaf99ed015f2a0b9af3499791bd3a3daae21unaffected
LinuxLinux4.2, 0, 5.15.152, 6.1.82, 6.6.18, 6.7.6, 6.8affected
Weakness

CWE details

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