Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: eventfs: Fix a possible null pointer dereference in eventfs_find_events() In function eventfs_find_events,there is a potential null pointer that may be caused by calling update_events_attr which will perform some operations on the members of the ei struct when ei is NULL. Hence,When ei->is_freed is set,return NULL directly.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.6.18, < 6.6.34 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5ade5fbdbbb1f023bb70730ba4d74146c8bc7eb9Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7a1b2d138189375ed1dcd7d0851118230221bd1dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d4e9a968738bf66d3bb852dd5588d4c7afd6d7f4Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5ade5fbdbbb1f023bb70730ba4d74146c8bc7eb9Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7a1b2d138189375ed1dcd7d0851118230221bd1dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d4e9a968738bf66d3bb852dd5588d4c7afd6d7f4Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-39470?
CVE-2024-39470 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: eventfs: Fix a possible null pointer dereference in eventfs_find_events() In function eventfs_find_events,there is a potential nul...
How severe is CVE-2024-39470?
CVE-2024-39470 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-2024-39470?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.