CVE-2024-57944: iio: adc: ti-ads1298: Add NULL check in ads1298_init

Published Jan 21, 2025
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Updated

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

iio: adc: ti-ads1298: Add NULL check in ads1298init

devmkasprintf() can return a NULL pointer on failure. A check on the return value of such a call in ads1298init() is missing. Add it.

Other sources

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Launchpad

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=6.9<6.12.10
Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc6
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.27-1

Event History

Jan 21, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:18 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:18 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 31, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·06:51 PM
Description
Apr 8, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:51 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-57944?

The severity of CVE-2024-57944 is categorized as moderate due to its potential to cause a NULL pointer dereference.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-57944?

To fix CVE-2024-57944, update the Linux Kernel to a version that includes the patch addressing the NULL check in ads1298_init.

3

Which versions of the Linux Kernel are affected by CVE-2024-57944?

CVE-2024-57944 affects Linux Kernel versions from 6.9 to 6.12.10 and specific release candidates of version 6.13.

4

What component of the Linux Kernel is vulnerable in CVE-2024-57944?

The vulnerable component in CVE-2024-57944 is the 'iio: adc: ti-ads1298' driver.

5

Is there a public reference for CVE-2024-57944?

Yes, you can find public references for CVE-2024-57944 in the official Linux Kernel Git repositories.

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