CVE-2024-50198: iio: light: veml6030: fix IIO device retrieval from embedded device
iio: light: veml6030: fix IIO device retrieval from embedded device
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— Launchpad
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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debian/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed 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 - Upgrade
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debian/linux-6.1to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.129-1~deb11u1 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 5.15.173.1-1 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.6.64.2-1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-50198?
CVE-2024-50198 is categorized as a moderate severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-50198?
To fix CVE-2024-50198, update your Linux kernel to a patched version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-50198?
CVE-2024-50198 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel, specifically those between 5.5 and 6.12-rc3.
Is CVE-2024-50198 specific to any particular distribution?
CVE-2024-50198 is not specific to any distribution; it affects the Linux kernel across various Linux distributions.
What does CVE-2024-50198 involve in terms of functionality?
CVE-2024-50198 involves a vulnerability related to IIO device retrieval in the veml6030 light sensor driver.