CVE-2024-58066
MediumIn the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: clk: mmp: pxa1908-apbcp: Fix a NULL vs IS_ERR() check The devm_kzalloc() function doesn't return error pointers, it returns NULL on error. Update the check to match.
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-2024-58066 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
Affected versions
Linux kernel versions
6.13
and later are affected. Fixed in
6.13.2,
6.14
and their respective stable series.
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2024-58066 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/2b3a36fb572caf9fb72f158be328395b1c938bf7
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3acea81be689b77b3ceac6ff345ff0366734d967
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2024-58066?
CVE-2024-58066 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) . It affects Linux kernel versions from 6.13 onward and has been patched in 6.13.2 and 6.14. CVE-2024-58066 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-2024-58066?
CVE-2024-58066 has a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. -
Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-58066?
Yes — CVE-2024-58066 has been patched. Fixed versions include 6.13.2 and 6.14. If you are running Linux kernel 6.13 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.
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Is CVE-2024-58066 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2024-58066 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 →