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CVE-2024-35950: drm/client: Fully protect modes[] with dev->mode_config.mutex

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/client: Fully protect modes[] with dev->mode_config.mutex The modes[] array contains pointers to modes on the connectors' mode lists, which are protected by dev->mode_config.mutex. Thus we need to extend modes[] the same protection or by the time we use it the elements may already be pointing to freed/reused memory.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2024-35950 is a Linux kernel graphics/display bug. Kernel DRM client code could use pointers after associated display modes were freed or reused because locking did not fully cover modes[]. Business urgency depends on running affected kernels and vendor advisories; the source data gives no CVSS score or confirmed exploitation.

Executive priority

Monitor and patch through normal kernel maintenance unless vendor guidance elevates risk for your environment. Escalate priority for exposed appliances, shared systems, or products named by vendor advisories.

Technical view

The issue is in drm/client handling of modes[]. The array contains pointers into connector mode lists protected by dev->mode_config.mutex. The fix extends that protection so modes[] entries are not used after the underlying mode objects may have been freed or reused.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to Linux systems running affected kernel versions with the DRM display stack present. The bundle lists Linux kernel versions and stable fixes, plus Debian LTS and Siemens references, but does not provide complete product-level impact details.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing, public exploitation, exploit maturity, CVSS, or attack vector. Treat this as a kernel memory-safety issue requiring patch tracking, not as confirmed active exploitation.

Researcher notes

Evidence supports a DRM locking lifetime bug involving modes[] pointers and dev->mode_config.mutex. Impact boundaries are not fully described in the bundle, so avoid assuming privilege escalation, remote reachability, or denial-of-service without additional vendor evidence.

Mitigation direction

  • Update to a vendor kernel containing the referenced stable DRM fixes.
  • Follow Debian LTS guidance for Debian-based affected systems.
  • Check Siemens SSA-265688 for any impacted Siemens product guidance.
  • Prioritize internet-managed or shared-user Linux systems after vendor impact confirmation.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Linux kernel versions across servers, workstations, appliances, and embedded assets.
  • Confirm whether assets use affected Linux kernel builds listed by the CVE record.
  • Verify installed kernel packages include the relevant upstream stable commits.
  • Review vendor advisories for distribution-specific fixed package versions.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
11

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Severity
Unknown
CVSS
Not scored
Known Exploited
No
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CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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3Timeline events
3ADP providers
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Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinuxe13a058310509b22b2b45cbdd82d8797e173c3db, e13a058310509b22b2b45cbdd82d8797e173c3db, e13a058310509b22b2b45cbdd82d8797e173c3db, e13a058310509b22b2b45cbdd82d8797e173c3db, e13a058310509b22b2b45cbdd82d8797e173c3db, e13a058310509b22b2b45cbdd82d8797e173c3db, e13a058310509b22b2b45cbdd82d8797e173c3dbunaffected
LinuxLinux4.14, 0, 5.4.275, 5.10.216, 5.15.156, 6.1.87, 6.6.28, 6.8.7, 6.9affected
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