CVE-2024-36898: gpiolib: cdev: fix uninitialised kfifo

Published May 30, 2024
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Updated

gpiolib: cdev: fix uninitialised kfifo

Affected Software

13 affected componentsFixes available
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1, <=5.10.234-1
6.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.186.1-1
Linux Linux kernel>=5.10<5.15.203
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.91
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.31
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.8.10
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc7

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1

Event History

May 30, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:29 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedySeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 8, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:25 PM
Description
Apr 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:27 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 20, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·01:03 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·01:03 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·01:03 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-36898?

CVE-2024-36898 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-36898?

To remediate CVE-2024-36898, ensure that you upgrade to the latest patched versions of the Linux kernel, specifically 6.1.123-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.12.11-1, or 6.12.12-1.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-36898?

CVE-2024-36898 affects Linux kernel versions up to 5.10.226-1, inclusive.

4

What is the cause of CVE-2024-36898?

CVE-2024-36898 is caused by an issue in the gpiolib related to uninitialized kfifo when configuring edge detection after software debouncing.

5

Is CVE-2024-36898 currently exploited in the wild?

As of now, there are no public reports indicating that CVE-2024-36898 is actively being exploited in the wild.

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