CVE-2024-57944: iio: adc: ti-ads1298: Add NULL check in ads1298_init
First published: Tue Jan 21 2025(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: iio: adc: ti-ads1298: Add NULL check in ads1298_init devm_kasprintf() can return a NULL pointer on failure. A check on the return value of such a call in ads1298_init() is missing. Add it.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Linux Kernel | >=6.9<6.12.10 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.13-rc1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.13-rc2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.13-rc3 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.13-rc4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.13-rc5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.13-rc6 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.234-1 6.1.129-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.21-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/69b680bbac9bd611aaa308769d6c71e3e70eb3c3
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bcb394bb28e55312cace75362b8e489eb0e02a30
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-57944
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-57944
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-57944
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-57944
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-57944
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/bcb394bb28e55312cace75362b8e489eb0e02a30
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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