CVE-2024-40964

ALSA: hda: cs35l41: Possible null pointer dereference in cs35l41_hda_unbind()

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ALSA: hda: cs35l41: Possible null pointer dereference in cs35l41_hda_unbind() The cs35l41_hda_unbind() function clears the hda_component entry matching it's index and then dereferences the codec pointer held in the first element of the hda_component array, this is an issue when the device index was 0. Instead use the codec pointer stashed in the cs35l41_hda structure as it will still be valid.

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/ff27bd8e17884f7cdefecb3f3817caadd6813dc0 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/19be722369c347f3af1c5848e303980ed040b819 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6386682cdc8b41319c92fbbe421953e33a28840c patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-40964?
CVE-2024-40964 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-40964?
To fix CVE-2024-40964, 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-2024-40964 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-40964 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-2024-40964?
CVE-2024-40964 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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