Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/mlx5e: Fix NULL deref in mlx5e_tir_builder_alloc() In mlx5e_tir_builder_alloc() kvzalloc() may return NULL which is dereferenced on the next line in a reference to the modify field. Found by Linux Verification Center (linuxtesting.org) with SVACE.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.15, < 5.15.168 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0168ab6fbd9e50d20b97486168b604b2ab28a2caPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1bcc86cc721bea68980098f51f102aa2c2b9d932Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4655456a64a0f936098c8432bac64e7176bd2affPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4d80dde26d7bab1320210279483ac854dcb274b2Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b48ee5bb25c02ca2b81e0d16bf8af17ab6ed3f8bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f25389e779500cf4a59ef9804534237841bce536Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-50000?
CVE-2024-50000 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/mlx5e: Fix NULL deref in mlx5e_tir_builder_alloc() In mlx5e_tir_builder_alloc() kvzalloc() may return NULL which is dereferenc...
How severe is CVE-2024-50000?
CVE-2024-50000 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-2024-50000?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.