CVE-2024-27028: spi: spi-mt65xx: Fix NULL pointer access in interrupt handler

Published May 1, 2024
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

spi: spi-mt65xx: Fix NULL pointer access in interrupt handler

The TX buffer in spitransfer can be a NULL pointer, so the interrupt handler may end up writing to the invalid memory and cause crashes.

Add a check to trans->txbuf before using it.

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=4.11<4.19.311
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.4.273
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.214
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.153
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.83
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.23
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.7.11
Linux Linux kernel>=6.8<6.8.2
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1

Event History

May 1, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:53 PM
Description
Jun 8, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·01:11 AM
Description
Apr 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:22 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-27028?

CVE-2024-27028 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for system crashes caused by a NULL pointer dereference in the interrupt handler.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-27028?

To fix CVE-2024-27028, you should upgrade to one of the patched kernel versions such as 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.12.10-1, or 6.12.11-1.

3

Which Linux versions are affected by CVE-2024-27028?

CVE-2024-27028 affects the Linux kernel versions prior to the specified patched versions that contain the fix.

4

What component of the Linux kernel is impacted by CVE-2024-27028?

CVE-2024-27028 impacts the SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) component specifically related to the spi-mt65xx driver.

5

Is CVE-2024-27028 a locally exploitable vulnerability?

CVE-2024-27028 is considered a locally exploitable vulnerability, as it requires access to the system to exploit the NULL pointer dereference.

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