CVE-2024-53204: phy: realtek: usb: fix NULL deref in rtk_usb3phy_probe
First published: Fri Dec 27 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: phy: realtek: usb: fix NULL deref in rtk_usb3phy_probe In rtk_usb3phy_probe() devm_kzalloc() may return NULL but this returned value is not checked.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| >=6.6<6.11.11 | ||
| >=6.12<6.12.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/48d52d3168749e10c1c37cd4ceccd18625851741
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/776f13ad1f88485206f1dca5ef138553106950e5
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bf373d2919d98f3d1fe1b19a0304f72fe74386d9
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e27877990e54bfe4246dd850f7ec8646c999ce58
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/258ea41c926b7b3a16d0d7aa210a1401c4a1601b
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-53204?
CVE-2024-53204 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for NULL pointer dereference that could lead to application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2024-53204?
To fix CVE-2024-53204, you should upgrade to a patched version of the Linux kernel that resolves the NULL dereference issue.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-53204?
CVE-2024-53204 affects Linux kernel versions from 6.6 to 6.11.11 and from 6.12 to 6.12.2.
What does CVE-2024-53204 affect in the Linux kernel?
CVE-2024-53204 specifically affects the rtk_usb3phy_probe function in the realtek USB driver.
Is CVE-2024-53204 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2024-53204 is not considered remotely exploitable as it requires specific conditions to trigger the NULL dereference.
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