CVE-2024-53115

drm/vmwgfx: avoid null_ptr_deref in vmw_framebuffer_surface_create_handle

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/vmwgfx: avoid null_ptr_deref in vmw_framebuffer_surface_create_handle The 'vmw_user_object_buffer' function may return NULL with incorrect inputs. To avoid possible null pointer dereference, add a check whether the 'bo' is NULL in the vmw_framebuffer_surface_create_handle.

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/36f64da080555175b58d85f99f5f90435e274e56 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/93d1f41a82de382845af460bf03bcb17dcbf08c5 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-53115?
CVE-2024-53115 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-53115?
To fix CVE-2024-53115, 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-2024-53115 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-53115 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-2024-53115?
CVE-2024-53115 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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