CVE-2024-27047: net: phy: fix phy_get_internal_delay accessing an empty array

Published May 1, 2024
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Updated

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

net: phy: fix phygetinternaldelay accessing an empty array

The phygetinternaldelay function could try to access to an empty array in the case that the driver is calling phygetinternaldelay without defining delayvalues and rx-internal-delay-ps or tx-internal-delay-ps is defined to 0 in the device-tree. This will lead to "unable to handle kernel NULL pointer dereference at virtual address 0". To avoid this kernel oops, the test should be delay = 0. As there is already delay < 0 test just before, the test could only be size == 0.

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=5.9<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/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·12:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:54 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 8, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·01:11 AM
Description
Apr 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:24 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-27047?

CVE-2024-27047 has a moderate severity level due to its potential to cause disruptions in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-27047?

To fix CVE-2024-27047, upgrade to a patched version of the Linux kernel, such as 5.10.223-1 or later.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-27047?

CVE-2024-27047 affects Linux kernel versions from 5.9 to 6.8.2.

4

What is the disclosure date of CVE-2024-27047?

CVE-2024-27047 was disclosed on April 24, 2024.

5

What components are impacted by CVE-2024-27047?

CVE-2024-27047 specifically impacts the net: phy component in the Linux kernel.

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