CVE-2024-38573: cppc_cpufreq: Fix possible null pointer dereference

Published Jun 19, 2024
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Updated

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

cppccpufreq: Fix possible null pointer dereference

cppccpufreqgetrate() and hisicppccpufreqgetrate() can be called from different places with various parameters. So cpufreqcpuget() can return null as 'policy' in some circumstances. Fix this bug by adding null return check.

Found by Linux Verification Center (linuxtesting.org) with SVACE.

Other sources

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

cppccpufreq: Fix possible null pointer dereference

The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned CVE-2024-38573 to this issue.

Upstream advisory: https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024061957-CVE-2024-38573-d4b6@gregkh/T

Red Hat

Affected Software

16 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/kernel<5.15.161
5.15.161
redhat/kernel<6.1.93
6.1.93
redhat/kernel<6.6.33
6.6.33
redhat/kernel<6.8.12
6.8.12
redhat/kernel<6.9.3
6.9.3
redhat/kernel<6.10
6.10
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.161
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.93
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.33
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.8.12
Linux Linux kernel>=6.9<6.9.3
IBM Security Verify Governance<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Software Stack<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Virtual Appliance<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance Identity Manager Container<=ISVG 10.0.2
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.22-16.12.25-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.22-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.15.161
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.93
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.6.33
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.12
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.9.3
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.10
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade Linux kernel cppc_cpufreq to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch CVE-2024-38573
  9. Configuration

    In cppc_cpufreq_get_rate() and hisi_cppc_cpufreq_get_rate(), add a NULL return check because cpufreq_cpu_get() can return NULL 'policy' in some circumstances; ensure the code does not dereference policy when it is NULL.

    cppc_cpufreq (cppc_cpufreq_get_rate / hisi_cppc_cpufreq_get_rate) null return check for cpufreq_cpu_get() policy = Add null check before dereferencing policy

Event History

Jun 19, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:35 PM
Description
Jun 20, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·03:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Aug 8, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:29 PM
Description
Apr 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:29 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38573?

CVE-2024-38573 has a medium severity level due to the potential for null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-38573?

To fix CVE-2024-38573, upgrade the kernel to version 5.15.161 or higher, 6.1.93 or higher, or the appropriate patched version from Red Hat or Debian.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-38573?

CVE-2024-38573 affects multiple Linux kernel versions including those under Red Hat up to 5.15.161, 6.1.93, and others specified in the advisory.

4

Is CVE-2024-38573 present in Debian Linux distributions?

Yes, CVE-2024-38573 is present in specific Debian Linux kernel versions such as 5.10.223-1 and 6.1.123-1, among others.

5

What systems could be impacted by CVE-2024-38573?

Systems running affected versions of the Linux kernel from Red Hat and Debian may experience issues due to CVE-2024-38573.

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