CVE-2024-50290: media: cx24116: prevent overflows on SNR calculus
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
media: cx24116: prevent overflows on SNR calculus
as reported by Coverity, if reading SNR registers fail, a negative number will be returned, causing an underflow when reading SNR registers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-50290?
CVE-2024-50290 has been classified with a medium severity level due to the potential for negative impacts on system stability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-50290?
To fix CVE-2024-50290, update your Linux kernel to the latest stable version that includes the resolution for this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-50290?
CVE-2024-50290 affects the Linux kernel, specifically versions that contain the cx24116 media driver.
What happens if CVE-2024-50290 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2024-50290 could lead to system crashes or incorrect behavior due to underflows when reading SNR registers.
Has CVE-2024-50290 been reported in any specific distributions?
CVE-2024-50290 has been identified in various Linux distributions that utilize the affected kernel versions.