CVE-2024-53205: phy: realtek: usb: fix NULL deref in rtk_usb2phy_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_usb2phy_probe In rtk_usb2phy_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/04e3e9188291a183b27306ddb833722c0d083d6a
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0b398b6b6c94315fd2ce3658e3cee96539dbd7b7
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fb83c9a08324e37f321ffb400809aa4310387d65
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7e2cde1813418b39b5e95d86e10d6701dccf18af
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7a784bcdd7e54f0599da3b2360e472238412623e
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-53205?
CVE-2024-53205 has not been assigned a CVSS score yet but is a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-53205?
To fix CVE-2024-53205, update to the latest stable version of the Linux kernel that addresses this vulnerability.
What component is affected by CVE-2024-53205?
CVE-2024-53205 affects the USB subsystem in the Linux kernel, specifically the function rtk_usb2phy_probe.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are vulnerable to CVE-2024-53205?
Versions of the Linux kernel between 6.6 and 6.11.11, as well as from 6.12 to 6.12.2, are vulnerable to CVE-2024-53205.
Is CVE-2024-53205 exploitable remotely?
The exploitability of CVE-2024-53205 depends on the context, but a NULL dereference typically requires local access to the device.
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