CVE-2024-42278: ASoC: TAS2781: Fix tasdev_load_calibrated_data()

Published Aug 17, 2024
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Updated

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

ASoC: TAS2781: Fix tasdevloadcalibrateddata()

This function has a reversed if statement so it's either a no-op or it leads to a NULL dereference.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=6.6.33<6.6.44
Linux Linux kernel>=6.9.4<6.10
Linux Linux kernel>=6.10<6.10.3
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.133-16.12.22-1

Event History

Aug 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:08 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:08 AM
Description
Jan 9, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:28 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 23, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·07:36 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42278?

CVE-2024-42278 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to potential NULL dereference issues.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-42278?

To fix CVE-2024-42278, update the Linux kernel to versions 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.128-1, 6.12.12-1, or 6.12.13-1.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-42278?

CVE-2024-42278 affects Linux kernel versions between 6.6.33 to 6.6.44, 6.9.4 to 6.10, and up to 6.10.3.

4

What components are impacted by CVE-2024-42278?

CVE-2024-42278 impacts the ASoC TAS2781 component within the Linux kernel.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-42278?

Currently, the recommended action for CVE-2024-42278 is to apply the available updates as no specific workaround is suggested.

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