CVE-2024-46769

spi: intel: Add check devm_kasprintf() returned value

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: spi: intel: Add check devm_kasprintf() returned value intel_spi_populate_chip() use devm_kasprintf() to set pdata->name. This can return a NULL pointer on failure but this returned value is not checked.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6e68abdc5d674f9f4185bf1e1956368d05df4838 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2920294686ec23211637998f3ec386dfd3d784a6 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-46769?
CVE-2024-46769 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-46769?
To fix CVE-2024-46769, 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-2024-46769 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-46769 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-2024-46769?
CVE-2024-46769 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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