- Vulnerability/
- CVE-2024-38637
CVE-2024-38637: greybus: lights: check return of get_channel_from_mode
First published: Fri Jun 21 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: greybus: lights: check return of get_channel_from_mode If channel for the given node is not found we return null from get_channel_from_mode. Make sure we validate the return pointer before using it in two of the missing places. This was originally reported in [0]: Found by Linux Verification Center (linuxtesting.org) with SVACE. [0] https://lore.kernel.org/all/20240301190425.120605-1-m.lobanov@rosalinux.ru
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.234-1 6.1.123-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.12-1 6.12.16-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/330f6bcdcef03f70f81db5f2ed6747af656a09f2
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/518e2c46b5dbce40b1aa0100001d03c3ceaa7d38
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/895cdd9aa9546523df839f9cc1488a0ecc1e0731
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8f4a76d477f0cc3c54d512f07f6f88c8e1c1e07b
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9b41a9b9c8be8c552f10633453fdb509e83b66f8
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a1ba19a1ae7cd1e324685ded4ab563e78fe68648
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e2c64246e5dc8c0d35ec41770b85e2b4cafdff21
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/eac10cf3a97ffd4b4deb0a29f57c118225a42850
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-38637
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/a1ba19a1ae7cd1e324685ded4ab563e78fe68648
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-38637
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-38637
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38637
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-38637
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-38637?
The severity of CVE-2024-38637 has not been explicitly rated, but it addresses a potential issue in the Linux kernel that could lead to unexpected behavior.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38637?
To fix CVE-2024-38637, ensure you are running the updated Linux kernel versions 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.128-1, or 6.12.12-1.
What software is affected by CVE-2024-38637?
CVE-2024-38637 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel as listed in the vulnerability details.
What components are involved in CVE-2024-38637?
CVE-2024-38637 involves the greybus component and the lights functionality within the Linux kernel.
What could happen if CVE-2024-38637 is exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2024-38637 could lead to null pointer dereferences that may impact system stability and functionality.
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