CVE-2024-40928

net: ethtool: fix the error condition in ethtool_get_phy_stats_ethtool()

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: ethtool: fix the error condition in ethtool_get_phy_stats_ethtool() Clang static checker (scan-build) warning: net/ethtool/ioctl.c:line 2233, column 2 Called function pointer is null (null dereference). Return '-EOPNOTSUPP' when 'ops->get_ethtool_phy_stats' is NULL to fix this typo error.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6548d543a27449a1a3d8079925de93f5764d6f22 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/92196be82a4eb61813833dc62876fd198ae51ab1 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0dcc53abf58d572d34c5313de85f607cd33fc691 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-40928?
CVE-2024-40928 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-40928?
To fix CVE-2024-40928, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-40928 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-40928 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-2024-40928?
CVE-2024-40928 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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