5.5
MEDIUM
CVE-2024-26604
"Linux Kernel Kobject Null Pointer Vulnerability"
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Revert "kobject: Remove redundant checks for whether ktype is NULL" This reverts commit 1b28cb81dab7c1eedc6034206f4e8d644046ad31. It is reported to cause problems, so revert it for now until the root cause can be found.

INFO

Published Date :

Feb. 26, 2024, 4:28 p.m.

Last Modified :

April 17, 2024, 5:55 p.m.

Source :

416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

Remotely Exploitable :

No

Impact Score :

3.6

Exploitability Score :

1.8
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2024-26604 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Linux linux_kernel
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2024-26604.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3ca8fbabcceb8bfe44f7f50640092fd8f1de375c Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7f414d306320f837cc3df96cf52161cb8290fb1b Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b746d52ce7bcac325a2fa264216ead85b7fbbfaa Patch

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2024-26604 vulnerability over time.

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  • CVE Modified by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    May. 29, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Apr. 17, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3ca8fbabcceb8bfe44f7f50640092fd8f1de375c No Types Assigned https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3ca8fbabcceb8bfe44f7f50640092fd8f1de375c Patch
    Changed Reference Type https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7f414d306320f837cc3df96cf52161cb8290fb1b No Types Assigned https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7f414d306320f837cc3df96cf52161cb8290fb1b Patch
    Changed Reference Type https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b746d52ce7bcac325a2fa264216ead85b7fbbfaa No Types Assigned https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b746d52ce7bcac325a2fa264216ead85b7fbbfaa Patch
    Added CWE NIST CWE-476
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.6.0 up to (excluding) 6.6.18 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.7.0 up to (excluding) 6.7.6
  • CVE Modified by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    Mar. 11, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Removed Reference Linux https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/EZOU3745CWCDZ7EMKMXB2OEEIB5Q3IWM/
  • CVE Modified by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    Feb. 28, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference Linux https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/EZOU3745CWCDZ7EMKMXB2OEEIB5Q3IWM/ [No types assigned]
  • CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    Feb. 26, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Revert "kobject: Remove redundant checks for whether ktype is NULL" This reverts commit 1b28cb81dab7c1eedc6034206f4e8d644046ad31. It is reported to cause problems, so revert it for now until the root cause can be found.
    Added Reference Linux https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7f414d306320f837cc3df96cf52161cb8290fb1b [No types assigned]
    Added Reference Linux https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b746d52ce7bcac325a2fa264216ead85b7fbbfaa [No types assigned]
    Added Reference Linux https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3ca8fbabcceb8bfe44f7f50640092fd8f1de375c [No types assigned]
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