How severe is CVE-2024-46811?

CVE-2024-46811 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-46811 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-46811?

CVE-2024-46811 affects Linux Linux Kernel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-46811?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-46811 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-46811 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-42072.

When was CVE-2024-46811 published?

CVE-2024-46811 was published on 2024-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-46811

CVE-2024-46811 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-129.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-42072
Weakness: CWE-129
Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
Published: 2024-09-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Fix index may exceed array range within fpu_update_bw_bounding_box [Why] Coverity reports OVERRUN warning. soc.num_states could be 40. But array range of bw_params->clk_table.entries is 8. [How] Assert if soc.num_states greater than 8.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-46811?: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Fix index may exceed array range within fpu_update_bw_bounding_box [Why] Coverity reports OVERRUN warning. soc.num_states could be 40. But array range of bw_params->clk_table.entries is 8. [How] Assert if soc.num_states greater than 8.
How severe is CVE-2024-46811?: CVE-2024-46811 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-46811 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-46811?: CVE-2024-46811 affects Linux Linux Kernel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-46811?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-46811 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-46811 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-42072.
When was CVE-2024-46811 published?: CVE-2024-46811 was published on 2024-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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