CVE-2024-50160: ALSA: hda/cs8409: Fix possible NULL dereference

Published Nov 7, 2024
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Updated

ALSA: hda/cs8409: Fix possible NULL dereference

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Affected Software

13 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=5.15<5.15.170
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.115
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.59
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.11.6
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc3
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.173.1-1<5.15.173.1-1
5.15.173.1-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.167.1-2<5.15.173.1-1
5.15.173.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.64.2-1<6.6.64.2-1
6.6.64.2-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.57.1-7<6.6.64.2-1
6.6.64.2-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux-6.1 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.129-1~deb11u1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.15.173.1-1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.6.64.2-1

Event History

Nov 7, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:31 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:31 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Dec 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Feb 20, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:49 AM
Description
May 3, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:06 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-50160?

CVE-2024-50160 is classified as a vulnerability in the Linux kernel that can lead to a NULL pointer dereference.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-50160?

To fix CVE-2024-50160, ensure that you update your Linux kernel to a version that has addressed this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-50160?

CVE-2024-50160 affects various versions of the Linux kernel ranging from 5.15 to 6.12-rc3.

4

What causes the vulnerability described in CVE-2024-50160?

The vulnerability in CVE-2024-50160 is caused by a possible NULL dereference when memory allocation fails during snd_hda_gen_add_kctl.

5

Is CVE-2024-50160 a local or remote vulnerability?

CVE-2024-50160 is generally considered a local vulnerability as it requires execution within the context of the affected kernel.

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