CVE-2024-49955: ACPI: battery: Fix possible crash when unregistering a battery hook
ACPI: battery: Fix possible crash when unregistering a battery hook
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-49955?
CVE-2024-49955 has been classified with a medium severity level due to its potential to cause crashes when unregistering a battery hook in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-49955?
To fix CVE-2024-49955, update the Linux kernel to version 6.1.123-1 or later, or to specified patched versions listed for your system.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-49955?
CVE-2024-49955 affects the Linux kernel versions prior to 5.10.227 and between certain versions from 5.11 to 6.12.
What vulnerabilities does CVE-2024-49955 address?
CVE-2024-49955 addresses a crash vulnerability that could occur when a battery hook returns an error while trying to add a new battery.
Is CVE-2024-49955 a remote vulnerability?
CVE-2024-49955 is not classified as a remote vulnerability as it requires local execution within the Linux kernel to exploit.