CVE-2024-46768

hwmon: (hp-wmi-sensors) Check if WMI event data exists

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: hwmon: (hp-wmi-sensors) Check if WMI event data exists The BIOS can choose to return no event data in response to a WMI event, so the ACPI object passed to the WMI notify handler can be NULL. Check for such a situation and ignore the event in such a case.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/217539e994e53206bbf3fb330261cc78c480d311 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4b19c83ba108aa66226da5b79810e4d19e005f12 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a54da9df75cd1b4b5028f6c60f9a211532680585 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-46768?
CVE-2024-46768 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-46768?
To fix CVE-2024-46768, 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-2024-46768 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-46768 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-2024-46768?
CVE-2024-46768 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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