CVE-2024-27037
MediumIn the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: clk: zynq: Prevent null pointer dereference caused by kmalloc failure The kmalloc() in zynq_clk_setup() will return null if the physical memory has run out. As a result, if we use snprintf() to write data to the null address, the null pointer dereference bug will happen. This patch uses a stack variable to replace the kmalloc().
CVSS 3.1 score
5.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness type
CWE-476CVE-2024-27037 is a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability
What is NULL Pointer Dereference?
The product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is NULL, typically causing a crash. Learn more on MITRE CWE
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2024-27037 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/01511ac7be8e45f80e637f6bf61af2d3d2dee9db
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0801c893fd48cdba66a3c8f44c3fe43cc67d3b85
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/58a946ab43501f2eba058d24d96af0ad1122475b
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2024-27037?
CVE-2024-27037 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10 , classified as a NULL Pointer Dereference flaw (CWE-476) . CVE-2024-27037 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-27037?
CVE-2024-27037 has a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is
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Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-27037?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2024-27037. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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Is CVE-2024-27037 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2024-27037 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
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What is NULL Pointer Dereference (CWE-476)?
The product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is NULL, typically causing a crash. View CWE-476 on MITRE CWE →