Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Add NULL pointer check for kzalloc [Why & How] Check return pointer of kzalloc before using it.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 6.9.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/062edd612fcd300f0f79a36fca5b8b6a5e2fce70Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/552e7938b4d7fe548fbf29b9950a14c6149d0470
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8e65a1b7118acf6af96449e1e66b7adbc9396912Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cd1e565a5b7fa60c349ca8a16db1e61715fe8230
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/062edd612fcd300f0f79a36fca5b8b6a5e2fce70Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8e65a1b7118acf6af96449e1e66b7adbc9396912Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00028.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-42122?
CVE-2024-42122 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amd/display: Add NULL pointer check for kzalloc [Why & How] Check return pointer of kzalloc before using it.
How severe is CVE-2024-42122?
CVE-2024-42122 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-2024-42122?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.