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CVE-2024-26672 is a kernel NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in the AMDGPU DRM driver, specifically in the MCA SMU handling code. The flaw allows a local attacker to trigger a denial-of-service condition by exploiting an unvalidated pointer read. A small defensive code fix has been released to close this crash primitive. Users and administrators are advised to update their Linux kernels or apply vendor patches immediately to mitigate the risk. The vulnerability is tracked under CVE-2024-26672 and affects systems using AMD Radeon graphics hardware.
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    CVE-2024-26672: AMDGPU Driver NULL Pointer Dereference Patch Guide

    A small, defensive code fix in the AMDGPU DRM driver closed a kernel NULL‑dereference that could be trivially triggered in some environments, producing a denial‑of‑service; the vulnerability is tracked as CVE‑2024‑26672 and instructs operators to update kernels or apply vendor patches...
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