CVE-2024-53062: media: mgb4: protect driver against spectre
First published: Tue Nov 19 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: mgb4: protect driver against spectre Frequency range is set from sysfs via frequency_range_store(), being vulnerable to spectre, as reported by smatch: drivers/media/pci/mgb4/mgb4_cmt.c:231 mgb4_cmt_set_vin_freq_range() warn: potential spectre issue 'cmt_vals_in' [r] drivers/media/pci/mgb4/mgb4_cmt.c:238 mgb4_cmt_set_vin_freq_range() warn: possible spectre second half. 'reg_set' Fix it.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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.
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