CVE-2024-27071: backlight: hx8357: Fix potential NULL pointer dereference
First published: Wed May 01 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: backlight: hx8357: Fix potential NULL pointer dereference The "im" pins are optional. Add missing check in the hx8357_probe().
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | >=6.8<6.8.2 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.234-1 6.1.129-1 6.1.135-1 6.12.25-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/67e578c8ff2d7df03bf8ca9a7f5436b1796f6ad1
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b1ba8bcb2d1ffce11b308ce166c9cc28d989e3b9
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-27071
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-27071
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-27071
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-27071
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-27071
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/b1ba8bcb2d1ffce11b308ce166c9cc28d989e3b9
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-27071?
CVE-2024-27071 is classified as a vulnerability in the Linux kernel due to a potential NULL pointer dereference.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-27071?
CVE-2024-27071 affects the Linux kernel versions between 6.0 and 6.8.2.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27071?
To fix CVE-2024-27071, update to a patched version of the Linux kernel as listed in the vulnerability's description.
What can happen if CVE-2024-27071 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2024-27071 could lead to system instability or crashes due to the potential NULL pointer dereference.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-27071?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2024-27071; the recommended action is to apply the available security updates.
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