Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: HID: nvidia-shield: Add missing null pointer checks to LED initialization devm_kasprintf() returns a pointer to dynamically allocated memory which can be NULL upon failure. Ensure the allocation was successful by checking the pointer validity. [[email protected]: tweak changelog a bit]
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 6.6.19 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/83527a13740f57b45f162e3af4c7db4b88521100Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b6eda11c44dc89a681e1c105f0f4660e69b1e183Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e71cc4a1e584293deafff1a7dea614b0210d0443Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/83527a13740f57b45f162e3af4c7db4b88521100Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b6eda11c44dc89a681e1c105f0f4660e69b1e183Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e71cc4a1e584293deafff1a7dea614b0210d0443Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-26770?
CVE-2024-26770 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: HID: nvidia-shield: Add missing null pointer checks to LED initialization devm_kasprintf() returns a pointer to dynamically alloca...
How severe is CVE-2024-26770?
CVE-2024-26770 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-26770?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.