Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cpufreq: CPPC: Fix possible null-ptr-deref for cpufreq_cpu_get_raw() cpufreq_cpu_get_raw() may return NULL if the cpu is not in policy->cpus cpu mask and it will cause null pointer dereference.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.19, < 6.1.120 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/65fe2f7fdafe2698a343661800434b3f2e51041ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a357b63fd21e4b2791008c2175ba7a8c235ebce1Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a78e7207564258db6e373e86294a85f9d646d35aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e07570a8f2cfc51260c6266cb8e1bd4777a610d6Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e9b39f1924b76abc18881e4ce899fb232dd23d12Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00001.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-53231?
CVE-2024-53231 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cpufreq: CPPC: Fix possible null-ptr-deref for cpufreq_cpu_get_raw() cpufreq_cpu_get_raw() may return NULL if the cpu is not in po...
How severe is CVE-2024-53231?
CVE-2024-53231 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-2024-53231?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.