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CVE-2024-46710: drm/vmwgfx: Prevent unmapping active read buffers

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/vmwgfx: Prevent unmapping active read buffers The kms paths keep a persistent map active to read and compare the cursor buffer. These maps can race with each other in simple scenario where: a) buffer "a" mapped for update b) buffer "a" mapped for compare c) do the compare d) unmap "a" for compare e) update the cursor f) unmap "a" for update At step "e" the buffer has been unmapped and the read contents is bogus. Prevent unmapping of active read buffers by simply keeping a count of how many paths have currently active maps and unmap only when the count reaches 0.

HighCVSS 7.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

A race condition in Linux’s vmwgfx graphics driver can unmap a cursor buffer while another operation is still reading it. A local, low-privileged user could potentially trigger serious confidentiality, integrity, or availability impact. The source bundle rates it CVSS 7.8, but provides no evidence of exploitation in the wild.

Executive priority

Treat as a high-priority kernel maintenance issue where vmwgfx is active and local untrusted access exists. Schedule prompt remediation through normal vendor-supported updates. Internet-facing emergency response is not supported by the evidence because exploitation requires local access and no active exploitation is reported.

Technical view

Concurrent KMS cursor paths can map the same buffer for update and comparison. One path may unmap it before the other finishes, causing the remaining read to consume invalid data. The kernel fix counts active mappings and delays unmapping until the count reaches zero.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to Linux systems running an affected kernel with the vmwgfx driver and relevant KMS cursor paths in use. The supplied version data identifies 5.19 and several later release points as affected, but does not provide enough clarity to define every vulnerable range reliably.

Exploitation context

The CVSS vector describes local access, low attack complexity, low privileges, and no user interaction. Potential impact is high across confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CISA KEV status is false, and the supplied sources contain no evidence of public or active exploitation.

Researcher notes

The defect is a mapping-lifetime race in vmwgfx KMS cursor handling. The published resolution adds an active-map count and unmaps only at zero. The bundle provides no CWE, proof of concept, confirmed exploitation, or complete version-to-fix mapping; distribution-specific assessment remains necessary.

Mitigation direction

  • Install a vendor-supported kernel containing the referenced vmwgfx fix.
  • Check Linux distribution advisories for the corrected package version.
  • Prioritize multi-user or otherwise untrusted systems using vmwgfx.
  • Apply vendor-recommended temporary controls if immediate kernel updating is impossible.

Validation and detection

  • Record the running kernel version and distribution package release.
  • Determine whether the vmwgfx driver is present and active.
  • Compare installed packages with vendor security advisories and fixed releases.
  • Confirm the installed kernel contains the active-map reference-counting fix.
  • Reboot after updating and verify the corrected kernel is running.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
7

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.8 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/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
7.8CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9Linux

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.8High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2024-46710Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinux485d98d472d53f9617ffdfba5e677ac29ad4fe20, 485d98d472d53f9617ffdfba5e677ac29ad4fe20, 485d98d472d53f9617ffdfba5e677ac29ad4fe20, 485d98d472d53f9617ffdfba5e677ac29ad4fe20unaffected
LinuxLinux5.19, 0, 6.1.113, 6.6.54, 6.10.8, 6.11affected
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