2024-11-20
Platform: Linux Kernel
Version: All versions before 6.11.7
Vulnerability: Null Pointer Dereference (CVE-2024-53050)
Severity: Medium
Date: November 19, 2024 (Published), November 20, 2024 (Last Modified)
What Undercode Says:
This recently discovered vulnerability in the Linux kernel (CVE-2024-53050) affects all versions before 6.11.7. It stems from a missing encoder check in the `hdcp2_get_capability` function, potentially leading to a null pointer dereference and a system crash.
While the exploit details are not publicly available yet, it’s classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for crashing affected systems. Upgrading to Linux kernel version 6.11.7 or later is the recommended mitigation strategy.
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Reported By: Nvd.nist.gov
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