CVE-2024-47753: media: mediatek: vcodec: Fix VP8 stateless decoder smatch warning
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
media: mediatek: vcodec: Fix VP8 stateless decoder smatch warning
Fix a smatch static checker warning on vdecvp8reqif.c. Which leads to a kernel crash when fb is NULL.
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— Launchpad
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.22-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-47753?
CVE-2024-47753 has been classified as a vulnerability that can lead to a kernel crash.
How do I fix CVE-2024-47753?
To fix CVE-2024-47753, update to a patched version of the Linux kernel, specifically versions 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.12.12-1, or 6.12.15-1.
Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-47753?
CVE-2024-47753 affects Linux kernel versions between 5.19 and 6.6.54, from 6.7 to 6.10.13, and from 6.11 to 6.11.2.
What causes the vulnerability identified by CVE-2024-47753?
CVE-2024-47753 is caused by a smatch static checker warning in the VP8 stateless decoder, which can lead to a kernel crash when fb is NULL.
Is there a specific fix for the smatch warning related to CVE-2024-47753?
Yes, the specific fix for the smatch warning in CVE-2024-47753 has been implemented in the Linux kernel updates.