CVE-2024-24861

Race condition vulnerability in Linux kernel media/xc4000 xc4000_get_frequency()

Description

A race condition was found in the Linux kernel's media/xc4000 device driver in xc4000 xc4000_get_frequency() function. This can result in return value overflow issue, possibly leading to malfunction or denial of service issue.

Remediation

Solution:

  • https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/20231222055030.5237-1-2045gemini@gmail.com/ https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/20231222055030.5237-1-2045gemini@gmail.com/

Category

3.3
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: Linux Linux kernel
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-24861?
CVE-2024-24861 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-24861?
To fix CVE-2024-24861: https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/20231222055030.5237-1-2045gemini@gmail.com/ https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/20231222055030.5237-1-2045gemini@gmail.com/
Is CVE-2024-24861 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-24861 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-24861?
CVE-2024-24861 affects Linux Linux kernel.
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