CVE-2024-42081

drm/xe/xe_devcoredump: Check NULL before assignments

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/xe/xe_devcoredump: Check NULL before assignments Assign 'xe_devcoredump_snapshot *' and 'xe_device *' only if 'coredump' is not NULL. v2 - Fix commit messages. v3 - Define variables before code.(Ashutosh/Jose) v4 - Drop return check for coredump_to_xe. (Jose/Rodrigo) v5 - Modify misleading commit message. (Matt)

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/76ec0e33707282d5321555698d902f4e067aff37 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b15e65349553b1689d15fbdebea874ca5ae2274a patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42081?
CVE-2024-42081 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-42081?
To fix CVE-2024-42081, 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-2024-42081 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-42081 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-2024-42081?
CVE-2024-42081 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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