CVE-2024-50000: net/mlx5e: Fix NULL deref in mlx5e_tir_builder_alloc()
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
net/mlx5e: Fix NULL deref in mlx5etirbuilderalloc()
In mlx5etirbuilderalloc() kvzalloc() may return NULL which is dereferenced on the next line in a reference to the modify field.
Found by Linux Verification Center (linuxtesting.org) with SVACE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-50000?
CVE-2024-50000 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause system crashes and security breaches.
How do I fix CVE-2024-50000?
To fix CVE-2024-50000, update the Linux Kernel to versions that include the patches, such as 5.10.223-1 or later.
Which Linux Kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-50000?
CVE-2024-50000 affects Linux Kernel versions from 5.15 up to 6.12-rc1, including several specific subversions.
What does CVE-2024-50000 exploit?
CVE-2024-50000 exploits a NULL dereference in the mlx5e_tir_builder_alloc() function, which could lead to application crashes.
Who discovered CVE-2024-50000?
CVE-2024-50000 was discovered by the Linux Verification team.