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MEDIUM · 5.3

CVE-2024-24864

A race condition was found in the Linux kernel's media/dvb-core in dvbdmx_write() function. This can result in a null pointer dereference issue, possibly leading to a kernel panic or denial of service...

Vulnerability Description

A race condition was found in the Linux kernel's media/dvb-core in dvbdmx_write() function. This can result in a null pointer dereference issue, possibly leading to a kernel panic or denial of service issue.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel<= 2.6.11

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-362CWE-476

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-24864?

CVE-2024-24864 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). A race condition was found in the Linux kernel's media/dvb-core in dvbdmx_write() function. This can result in a null pointer dereference issue, possibly leading to a kernel panic or denial of service...

How severe is CVE-2024-24864?

CVE-2024-24864 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-24864?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.