CVE-2024-53081: media: ar0521: don't overflow when checking PLL values

Published Nov 19, 2024
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Updated

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

media: ar0521: don't overflow when checking PLL values

The PLL checks are comparing 64 bit integers with 32 bit ones, as reported by Coverity. Depending on the values of the variables, this may underflow.

Fix it ensuring that both sides of the expression are u64.

Other sources

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Launchpad

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=6.0<6.1.117
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<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
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1

Event History

Nov 19, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:45 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 24, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:53 AM
Description
Apr 29, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:09 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-53081?

CVE-2024-53081 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-53081?

To resolve CVE-2024-53081, update the Linux kernel to the latest version where the vulnerability has been patched.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-53081?

CVE-2024-53081 affects Linux kernel versions from 6.0 to 6.1.117 and from 6.2 to 6.6.61, including several release candidates.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2024-53081?

CVE-2024-53081 involves an underflow issue in PLL checks due to comparing 64-bit integers with 32-bit integers.

5

Is there a workaround available for CVE-2024-53081?

There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2024-53081; upgrading the kernel is the recommended approach.

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