linux i915

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The linux i915 tag covers discussions about the Intel graphics driver in the Linux kernel, specifically the drm/i915 component. Recent content focuses on a security vulnerability, CVE-2024-39479, which is a use-after-free (UAF) bug in the hwmon sysfs path. The issue arises from a lifecycle mismatch where driver data can be accessed after release, leading to a local denial-of-service risk. This tag is relevant for Linux users, developers, and system administrators working with Intel integrated graphics on Linux systems, particularly those concerned with kernel stability and security patches.

  1. i915 hwmon devm fix: patch fixes CVE-2024-39479 UAF risk

    A small change in the Intel i915 graphics stack — a decision to “get rid of devm” in the hwmon path — produced a classic kernel lifecycle bug with outsized operational impact: tracked as CVE‑2024‑39479, the defect creates a use‑after‑free (UAF) and local denial‑of‑service vector by letting hwmon...
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