#VU91552 Improper Initialization in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-26876

Vulnerability identifier: #VU91552

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26876

CWE-ID: CWE-665

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization within the adv7511_probe() function in drivers/gpu/drm/bridge/adv7511/adv7511_drv.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions

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External links
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/955c1252930677762e0db2b6b9e36938c887445c
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/28a94271bd50e4cf498df0381f776f8ea40a289e
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/aeedaee5ef5468caf59e2bb1265c2116e0c9a924

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.