CVE-2024-50009: cpufreq: amd-pstate: add check for cpufreq_cpu_get's return value
cpufreq: amd-pstate: add check for cpufreqcpuget's return value
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
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debian/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.6.76.1-1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-50009?
CVE-2024-50009 is classified as a low-severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-50009?
To fix CVE-2024-50009, update your Linux kernel to version 6.11.3 or later.
What does CVE-2024-50009 impact?
CVE-2024-50009 affects the cpufreq subsystem in the Linux kernel.
What causes CVE-2024-50009?
CVE-2024-50009 is caused by a potential NULL dereference in the cpufreq_cpu_get function when it returns NULL.
How can I check if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2024-50009?
You can check if your system is running a kernel version lower than 6.11.3 to determine if it is vulnerable to CVE-2024-50009.