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CVE-2024-43907: drm/amdgpu/pm: Fix the null pointer dereference in apply_state_adjust_rules

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amdgpu/pm: Fix the null pointer dereference in apply_state_adjust_rules Check the pointer value to fix potential null pointer dereference

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2024-43907 is a Linux kernel issue in the AMD GPU power-management code. The reported bug is a potential null pointer dereference, which can cause kernel instability if the vulnerable path is reached. The public record does not provide CVSS, confirmed impact detail, or evidence of exploitation.

Executive priority

Handle through normal kernel patch governance, with higher urgency for Linux fleets using AMD GPUs. The business risk is currently unclear because public severity and exploitation evidence are incomplete, but kernel crashes can still affect service availability on exposed systems.

Technical view

The fix adds a pointer check in drm/amdgpu/pm apply_state_adjust_rules to prevent a null pointer dereference. The CVE record lists Linux kernel affected ranges and stable kernel commits resolving the issue. Evidence supports a kernel availability or stability concern, but not privilege escalation, remote execution, or active exploitation.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most plausible on Linux systems running affected kernel versions with AMD GPU support through the amdgpu driver. Systems without AMD GPU hardware or without the driver loaded are less likely to encounter the vulnerable code path, but the source bundle does not provide complete reachability conditions.

Exploitation context

The CVE is not listed as KEV, and the supplied sources do not report active exploitation or public exploit details. Treat exploitability as unconfirmed. The available evidence describes a defensive kernel fix for a potential crash condition, not a demonstrated attack chain.

Researcher notes

Key unknowns are trigger conditions, required privileges, and practical impact. Analysis should focus on the amdgpu power-management path and kernel versions carrying the referenced fix. Do not assume exploitability beyond the null pointer dereference described by the Linux kernel record.

Mitigation direction

  • Update affected Linux kernels to vendor builds containing the referenced stable amdgpu fix.
  • Apply relevant Debian LTS kernel security updates where Debian is in use.
  • Prioritize systems with AMD GPUs or workloads using the amdgpu driver.
  • If immediate updating is impossible, check vendor guidance for temporary risk reduction.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory kernel versions against affected ranges in the CVE record.
  • Confirm whether AMD GPU hardware and the amdgpu driver are present.
  • Verify installed kernel packages include the cited stable or vendor backported fix.
  • Review system logs for amdgpu-related kernel faults or crashes.
  • Track distribution advisories for package names and fixed release versions.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
10

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Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.

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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
2ADP providers
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SSVC decision data

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Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

Vulnerability timeline

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  2. CVE publishedCVE Program

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  3. CVE updatedCVE Program

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinux28a18bab2ed6e143a4671fec12ff3feeb0dc205e, 28a18bab2ed6e143a4671fec12ff3feeb0dc205e, 28a18bab2ed6e143a4671fec12ff3feeb0dc205e, 28a18bab2ed6e143a4671fec12ff3feeb0dc205e, 28a18bab2ed6e143a4671fec12ff3feeb0dc205e, 28a18bab2ed6e143a4671fec12ff3feeb0dc205eunaffected
LinuxLinux4.5, 0, 5.10.224, 5.15.165, 6.1.105, 6.6.46, 6.10.5, 6.11affected
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