2024-11-22
: This article describes a vulnerability in the Linux kernel (CVE-2024-50287) that could cause a division by zero error. This error occurs due to the logic in the tpg_precalculate_line() function blindly rescaling the buffer even when the scaled_width is zero. A fix has been implemented to prevent this issue.
Vulnerability Details:
Platform: Linux Kernel
Version: Not specified
Vulnerability: Division by zero error in v4l2-tpg
Severity: Medium
Date: November 18, 2024 (published), November 21, 2024 (last modified)
What Undercode Says:
This vulnerability can potentially crash systems due to a division by zero error. It’s important to update your Linux kernel to the latest version that includes the fix for CVE-2024-50287.
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Reported By: Nvd.nist.gov
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