CVE-2024-53230

cpufreq: CPPC: Fix possible null-ptr-deref for cppc_get_cpu_cost()

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cpufreq: CPPC: Fix possible null-ptr-deref for cppc_get_cpu_cost() cpufreq_cpu_get_raw() may return NULL if the cpu is not in policy->cpus cpu mask and it will cause null pointer dereference, so check NULL for cppc_get_cpu_cost().

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1975b481f644f8f841d9c188e3c214fce187f18b patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f05ef81db63889f6f14eb77fd140dac6cedb6f7f patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/afd22d9839359829776abb55cc9bc4946e888704 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6be57617a38b3f33266acecdb3c063c1c079aaf7 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1a1374bb8c5926674973d849feed500bc61ad535 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-53230?
CVE-2024-53230 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-53230?
To fix CVE-2024-53230, 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-2024-53230 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-53230 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-2024-53230?
CVE-2024-53230 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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