CVE-2024-46821: debian debian_linux Improper Validation of Array Index

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2024-46821 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Improper Validation of Array Index vulnerability in debian debian_linux. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 16.3% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 27-09-2024
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 11-05-2026
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/pm: Fix negative array index read Avoid using the negative values for clk_idex as an index into an array pptable->DpmDescriptor. V2: fix clk_index return check (Tim Huang)

• CWE-129Improper Validation of Array IndexThe product uses untrusted input when calculating or using an array index, but the product does not validate or incorrectly validates the index to ensure the index references a valid position within the array.