CVE-2024-43886

Summary

CVE-2024-43886 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel related to a null pointer dereference during display resource management. It affects several products, including various models identified by codes such as Qtrc2o and ohMfk4. The issue arises when switching display modes, potentially leading to system instability or crashes if not addressed. To remediate this vulnerability, a patch has been implemented that includes a null check in the resource_log_pipe_topology_update function within the source file dc_resource.c. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with an exploitability score of 1.8, indicating that it requires low privileges and poses a risk to system availability but does not compromise confidentiality or integrity.

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