Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: hwmon: (hp-wmi-sensors) Check if WMI event data exists The BIOS can choose to return no event data in response to a WMI event, so the ACPI object passed to the WMI notify handler can be NULL. Check for such a situation and ignore the event in such a case.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.5, < 6.6.51 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/217539e994e53206bbf3fb330261cc78c480d311Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4b19c83ba108aa66226da5b79810e4d19e005f12Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a54da9df75cd1b4b5028f6c60f9a211532680585Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-46768?
CVE-2024-46768 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: hwmon: (hp-wmi-sensors) Check if WMI event data exists The BIOS can choose to return no event data in response to a WMI event, so ...
How severe is CVE-2024-46768?
CVE-2024-46768 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-2024-46768?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.