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Plain-English summary
This Linux kernel flaw can crash systems when an AMD display stream is disabled. The business impact is availability, not data theft. The issue requires local access according to CVSS, so urgency is highest for Linux workstations, kiosks, or servers where display stability matters.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate availability issue. Patch through normal kernel update cycles, accelerating for exposed workstations, display-dependent devices, or environments where local users can trigger system instability. There is no sourced evidence of active exploitation.
Technical view
CVE-2024-35799 is in drm/amd/display. Disabling a stream encoder may call a function that no longer exists, causing a crash. The fix checks whether the function declaration is NULL before use. CVSS 3.1 is 6.2, local attack vector, no privileges, no user interaction, availability high.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to Linux systems running affected kernel versions with the AMD display subsystem path present. The provided data lists Linux kernel versions including 4.15, 6.6.26, 6.7.12, 6.8.3, and 6.9 as affected, but distro backport status is not provided.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or any cited evidence of active exploitation. CVSS describes local exploitation with no privileges or user interaction, and the impact is a crash or denial of service rather than confidentiality or integrity compromise.
Researcher notes
The public description is concise and does not provide reproduction details. Analysis should focus on kernel commit presence, distro backports, AMD display code reachability, and crash telemetry. Avoid assuming remote exploitability or broader product exposure beyond Linux kernel drm/amd/display.
Mitigation direction
- Apply kernel updates containing the referenced stable fixes.
- Use distribution kernel packages rather than manual kernel changes where possible.
- Prioritize systems dependent on AMD display stability.
- Check vendor or distribution guidance for backported fixes.
- Plan reboot windows if kernel replacement is required.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Linux kernel versions across endpoints and servers.
- Confirm whether AMD display drivers are present or in use.
- Verify installed kernels include the referenced stable commits or distro backports.
- Review vendor advisories for affected package mappings.
- Monitor for display-related crashes after patch rollout.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.2 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H2.53.6CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.2MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4356a2c3f296503c8b420ae8adece053960a9f06CVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/59772327d439874095516673b4b30c48bd83ca38CVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2b17133a0a2e0e111803124dad09e803718d4a48CVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/72d72e8fddbcd6c98e1b02d32cf6f2b04e10bd1cCVE reference, Linux
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Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
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