CVE-2024-50069: pinctrl: apple: check devm_kasprintf() returned value

Published Oct 29, 2024
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Updated

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

pinctrl: apple: check devmkasprintf() returned value

devmkasprintf() can return a NULL pointer on failure but this returned value is not checked. Fix this lack and check the returned value.

Found by code review.

Other sources

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Launchpad

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.114
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.58
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.11.5
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc3
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.22-16.12.25-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1

Event History

Oct 29, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:50 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:50 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 20, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:44 AM
Description
Apr 29, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:55 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-50069?

CVE-2024-50069 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for NULL pointer dereference.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-50069?

To mitigate CVE-2024-50069, update your Linux kernel to the latest stable version that includes the fix.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-50069?

CVE-2024-50069 affects Linux kernel versions between 5.16 and 6.1.114, 6.2 to 6.6.58, and 6.7 to 6.11.5, as well as the 6.12-rc1, 6.12-rc2, and 6.12-rc3 releases.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-50069?

CVE-2024-50069 is a vulnerability in the pinctrl subsystem of the Linux kernel related to inadequate error handling.

5

Who discovered CVE-2024-50069?

CVE-2024-50069 was discovered through code review.

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