Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: firmware: qcom: uefisecapp: Fix deadlock in qcuefi_acquire() If the __qcuefi pointer is not set, then in the original code, we would hold onto the lock. That means that if we tried to set it later, then it would cause a deadlock. Drop the lock on the error path. That's what all the callers are expecting.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.7, < 6.10.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8c6a5a1fc02ad1d62d06897ab330693d4d27cd03Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/db213b0cfe3268d8b1d382b3bcc999c687a2567fPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-46868?
CVE-2024-46868 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: firmware: qcom: uefisecapp: Fix deadlock in qcuefi_acquire() If the __qcuefi pointer is not set, then in the original code, we wou...
How severe is CVE-2024-46868?
CVE-2024-46868 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-2024-46868?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.