Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: HID: multitouch: Add NULL check in mt_input_configured devm_kasprintf() can return a NULL pointer on failure,but this returned value in mt_input_configured() is not checked. Add NULL check in mt_input_configured(), to handle kernel NULL pointer dereference error.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.14.326, < 4.15 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2052b44cd0a62b6fdbe3371e5ba6029c56c400ca
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4e7113f591163d99adc7cbcd7295030c8c5d3fc7Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/62f8bf06262b6fc55c58f4c5256140f1382f3b01Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/97c09cc2e72769edb6994b531edcfa313b96badePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9b8e2220d3a052a690b1d1b23019673e612494c5Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a04d96ef67a42165f93194eef22a270acba4b74c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a6bfd3856e9f3da083f177753c623d58ba935e0a
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/aa879ef6d3acf96fa2c7122d0632061d4ea58d48Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00028.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/05/msg00030.html
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-265688.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-58020?
CVE-2024-58020 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: HID: multitouch: Add NULL check in mt_input_configured devm_kasprintf() can return a NULL pointer on failure,but this returned val...
How severe is CVE-2024-58020?
CVE-2024-58020 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-2024-58020?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.