CVE-2024-53062: media: mgb4: protect driver against spectre
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
media: mgb4: protect driver against spectre
Frequency range is set from sysfs via frequencyrangestore(), being vulnerable to spectre, as reported by smatch:
drivers/media/pci/mgb4/mgb4cmt.c:231 mgb4cmtsetvinfreqrange() warn: potential spectre issue 'cmtvalsin' [r] drivers/media/pci/mgb4/mgb4cmt.c:238 mgb4cmtsetvinfreqrange() warn: possible spectre second half. 'regset'
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-53062?
CVE-2024-53062 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-53062?
To fix CVE-2024-53062, update your Linux kernel to the latest stable version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-53062?
CVE-2024-53062 affects Linux kernel versions from 6.7 to 6.11.8 and various release candidates of 6.12.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-53062?
CVE-2024-53062 is a vulnerability related to the Spectre attack affecting the media driver in the Linux kernel.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-53062?
There are no official workarounds for CVE-2024-53062; patching the kernel is the recommended course of action.