CVE-2024-38615: cpufreq: exit() callback is optional
First published: Wed Jun 19 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cpufreq: exit() callback is optional The exit() callback is optional and shouldn't be called without checking a valid pointer first. Also, we must clear freq_table pointer even if the exit() callback isn't present.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/kernel | <5.4.278 | 5.4.278 |
| redhat/kernel | <5.10.219 | 5.10.219 |
| 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 |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.234-1 6.1.129-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.21-1 | |
| IBM Security Verify Governance - Identity Manager | <=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 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2d730b465e377396d2a09a53524b96b111f7ccb6
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/35db5e76d5e9f752476df5fa0b9018a2398b0378
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3e99f060cfd2e36504d62c9132b453ade5027e1c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8bc9546805e572ad101681437a49939f28777273
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a8204d1b6ff762d2171d365c2c8560285d0a233d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ae37ebca325097d773d7bb6ec069123b30772872
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b8f85833c05730d631576008daaa34096bc7f3ce
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dfc56ff5ec9904c008e9376d90a6d7e2d2bec4d3
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-38615
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-38615
- https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024061922-CVE-2024-38615-0d4c@gregkh/T
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:5102
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:5101
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:6745
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:6744
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:6993
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:6997
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2293348
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-38615
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38615
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-38615
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-38615
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/b8f85833c05730d631576008daaa34096bc7f3ce
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7230443 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-38615?
CVE-2024-38615 has a moderate severity, as it may lead to system instability if the exit() callback is mishandled.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38615?
To fix CVE-2024-38615, update your kernel to version 5.4.278, 5.10.219, 5.15.161, 6.1.93, 6.6.33, 6.8.12, 6.9.3, 6.10 or specific patched versions provided by your distribution.
Which kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-38615?
CVE-2024-38615 affects multiple kernel versions prior to 5.4.278, 5.10.219, 5.15.161, 6.1.93, and 6.6.33.
What component of the Linux kernel is affected by CVE-2024-38615?
CVE-2024-38615 specifically affects the cpufreq subsystem of the Linux kernel.
Is CVE-2024-38615 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2024-38615 is not typically exploitable remotely, requiring local access to the affected system for potential impact.
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