CVE-2024-50291

media: dvb-core: add missing buffer index check

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: dvb-core: add missing buffer index check dvb_vb2_expbuf() didn't check if the given buffer index was for a valid buffer. Add this check.

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/721c37af0355cc0b540909c57fd7930dc99c72d8 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fa88dc7db176c79b50adb132a56120a1d4d9d18b patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-50291?
CVE-2024-50291 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-50291?
To fix CVE-2024-50291, 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-2024-50291 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-50291 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-2024-50291?
CVE-2024-50291 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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