Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ALSA: pcm: Add sanity NULL check for the default mmap fault handler A driver might allow the mmap access before initializing its runtime->dma_area properly. Add a proper NULL check before passing to virt_to_page() for avoiding a panic.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.15.174 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0c4c9bf5eab7bee6b606f2abb0993e933b5831a0Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/832efbb74b1578e3737d593a204d42af8bd1b81bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8799f4332a9fd812eadfbc32fc5104d6292f754fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bc200027ee92fba84f1826494735ed675f3aa911Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d2913a07d9037fe7aed4b7e680684163eaed6bc4Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f0ce9e24eff1678c16276f9717f26a78202506a2Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00001.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-53180?
CVE-2024-53180 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ALSA: pcm: Add sanity NULL check for the default mmap fault handler A driver might allow the mmap access before initializing its r...
How severe is CVE-2024-53180?
CVE-2024-53180 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-2024-53180?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.