CVE-2024-42065

Summary

CVE-2024-42065 is a recently identified vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel. This issue involves a null pointer error in the drm/xe module, specifically in the function xe_ttm_stolen_mgr_init. The error arises when the mgr variable is not checked for nullity before being used, potentially leading to a kernel panic or even system compromise. The vulnerability has been resolved through the addition of a NULL check and an explicit mgr validation step in the function initialization process.

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