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CVE-2024-43908: drm/amdgpu: Fix the null pointer dereference to ras_manager

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amdgpu: Fix the null pointer dereference to ras_manager Check ras_manager before using it

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2024-43908 is a Linux kernel amdgpu driver flaw where the kernel could use a missing RAS manager pointer. In practical terms, affected Linux systems with AMD GPU driver exposure may be at risk of kernel instability. The provided sources do not establish active exploitation or a scored severity.

Executive priority

Handle through standard kernel patch management unless AMDGPU systems support critical workloads. Escalate priority if affected GPU hosts show kernel crashes or cannot be patched promptly.

Technical view

The issue is a null pointer dereference in drm/amdgpu involving ras_manager. The kernel stable fix checks ras_manager before use. The CVE record lists multiple Linux kernel versions as affected and links stable kernel commits, but provides no CVSS, CWE, or detailed trigger conditions.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely on Linux systems running affected kernel builds with the AMDGPU driver path present. Servers, workstations, or appliances with AMD GPUs should be inventoried. Systems without AMDGPU usage are less likely exposed, but confirm through vendor kernel guidance.

Exploitation context

The source bundle marks this CVE as not in KEV and provides no cited evidence of active exploitation. It also does not provide exploit prerequisites or a public exploit status. Treat this as a kernel availability risk until vendor guidance says otherwise.

Researcher notes

The available evidence is sparse: title, short Linux kernel description, affected version metadata, stable commit links, and Debian LTS advisories. No CVSS, CWE, exploitability assessment, or trigger details are included in the provided bundle.

Mitigation direction

  • Apply vendor kernel updates that include the referenced stable fixes.
  • Use Debian LTS advisories if managing affected Debian systems.
  • Prioritize systems using AMD GPUs or AMDGPU kernel modules.
  • Check kernel vendor guidance before assuming a backport is present.
  • Include this CVE in routine Linux kernel patch tracking.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Linux hosts that use AMD GPUs or AMDGPU drivers.
  • Compare running kernel versions with vendor advisories for CVE-2024-43908.
  • Verify installed kernel packages include relevant stable fixes or backports.
  • Review crash history for amdgpu or RAS-related kernel null dereferences.
  • Test kernel updates on representative GPU workloads before broad rollout.
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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
2ADP providers
10Source links

SSVC decision data

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Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

Vulnerability timeline

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinuxd38ceaf99ed015f2a0b9af3499791bd3a3daae21, d38ceaf99ed015f2a0b9af3499791bd3a3daae21, d38ceaf99ed015f2a0b9af3499791bd3a3daae21, d38ceaf99ed015f2a0b9af3499791bd3a3daae21, d38ceaf99ed015f2a0b9af3499791bd3a3daae21, d38ceaf99ed015f2a0b9af3499791bd3a3daae21, d38ceaf99ed015f2a0b9af3499791bd3a3daae21unaffected
LinuxLinux4.2, 0, 5.4.282, 5.10.224, 5.15.165, 6.1.105, 6.6.46, 6.10.5, 6.11affected
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