CVE-2024-50009

cpufreq: amd-pstate: add check for cpufreq_cpu_get's return value

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cpufreq: amd-pstate: add check for cpufreq_cpu_get's return value cpufreq_cpu_get may return NULL. To avoid NULL-dereference check it and return in case of error. Found by Linux Verification Center (linuxtesting.org) with SVACE.

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/cd9f7bf6cad8b2d3876105ce3c9fc63460a046f6
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5f250d44b8191d612355dd97b89b37bbc1b5d2cb patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5493f9714e4cdaf0ee7cec15899a231400cb1a9f patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-50009?
CVE-2024-50009 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-50009?
To fix CVE-2024-50009, 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-2024-50009 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-50009 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-2024-50009?
CVE-2024-50009 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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