CVE-2024-50300: regulator: rtq2208: Fix uninitialized use of regulator_config

Published Nov 19, 2024
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

regulator: rtq2208: Fix uninitialized use of regulatorconfig

Fix rtq2208 driver uninitialized use to cause kernel error.

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Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=6.6<6.6.61
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.11.8
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=6.12-rc6
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.22-16.12.25-1

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 6.12.22-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1

Event History

Nov 19, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:30 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:30 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:16 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 20, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:50 AM
Description
May 3, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:09 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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