CVE-2024-50205: ALSA: firewire-lib: Avoid division by zero in apply_constraint_to_size()
ALSA: firewire-lib: Avoid division by zero in applyconstrainttosize()
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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 5.10.234-1Fixed 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-2024-50205?
CVE-2024-50205 has been classified as a low severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-50205?
To fix CVE-2024-50205, update your Linux kernel to a version that includes the patch for this vulnerability.
What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-50205?
CVE-2024-50205 affects several versions of the Linux kernel ranging from 4.20 to 6.12-rc4.
What is the cause of CVE-2024-50205?
CVE-2024-50205 is caused by a division by zero issue in the ALSA firewire-lib module within the Linux kernel.
Is CVE-2024-50205 being actively exploited?
As of now, there is no indication that CVE-2024-50205 is being actively exploited in the wild.