Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: pinctrl: apple: check devm_kasprintf() returned value devm_kasprintf() can return a NULL pointer on failure but this returned value is not checked. Fix this lack and check the returned value. Found by code review.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.16, < 6.1.114 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0a4d4dbef622ac8796a6665e0080da2685f9220aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4d2296fb7c80fdc9925d29a8e85d617cad08731aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/665a58fe663ac7a9ea618dc0b29881649324b116Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fad940e2dd789155f99ecafa71a7baf6f96530bcPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-50069?
CVE-2024-50069 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: pinctrl: apple: check devm_kasprintf() returned value devm_kasprintf() can return a NULL pointer on failure but this returned valu...
How severe is CVE-2024-50069?
CVE-2024-50069 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-2024-50069?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.