Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: arm64: acpi: Harden get_cpu_for_acpi_id() against missing CPU entry In a review discussion of the changes to support vCPU hotplug where a check was added on the GICC being enabled if was online, it was noted that there is need to map back to the cpu and use that to index into a cpumask. As such, a valid ID is needed. If an MPIDR check fails in acpi_map_gic_cpu_interface() it is possible for the entry in cpu_madt_gicc[cpu] == NULL. This function would then cause a NULL pointer dereference. Whilst a path to trigger this has not been established, harden this caller against the possibility.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.4.284 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2488444274c70038eb6b686cba5f1ce48ebb9cddPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/40cae0df42e5e7f7a1c0f32deed9c4027c1ba94ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4c3b21204abb4fa3ab310fbbb5cf7f0e85f3a1bcPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/62ca6d3a905b4c40cd942f3cc645a6718f8bc7e7Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/945be49f4e832a9184c313fdf8917475438a795bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bc7fbb37e3d2df59336eadbd6a56be632e3c7df7Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f57769ff6fa7f97f1296965f20e8a2bb3ee9fd0fPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/10/msg00003.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-46822?
CVE-2024-46822 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: arm64: acpi: Harden get_cpu_for_acpi_id() against missing CPU entry In a review discussion of the changes to support vCPU hotplug ...
How severe is CVE-2024-46822?
CVE-2024-46822 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-2024-46822?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.