CVE-2024-50300: regulator: rtq2208: Fix uninitialized use of regulator_config
First published: Tue Nov 19 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: regulator: rtq2208: Fix uninitialized use of regulator_config Fix rtq2208 driver uninitialized use to cause kernel error.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | >=6.6<6.6.61 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.7<6.11.8 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.12-rc1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.12-rc2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.12-rc3 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.12-rc4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.12-rc5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.12-rc6 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.234-1 6.1.129-1 6.1.133-1 6.12.22-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9b7c0405af667857b3ad24a7ef6723f5475a9e43
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/64fbab934ae59be9caffc80a75450984b1e108e0
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2feb023110843acce790e9089e72e9a9503d9fa5
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-50300
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-50300
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-50300
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-50300
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-50300
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/2feb023110843acce790e9089e72e9a9503d9fa5
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-50300?
CVE-2024-50300 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its impact on kernel stability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-50300?
To fix CVE-2024-50300, update to the newest stable version of the Linux kernel that includes the patch.
What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-50300?
CVE-2024-50300 affects Linux kernel versions between 6.6 and 6.12-rc6, excluding 6.11.9.
What is the nature of CVE-2024-50300 vulnerability?
CVE-2024-50300 involves an uninitialized use of the regulator_config in the rtq2208 driver, leading to kernel errors.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-50300?
A recommended workaround for CVE-2024-50300 is to disable the rtq2208 driver if an immediate update is not possible.
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