2024-11-28
Platform: Linux Kernel
Version: Not specified (all versions potentially affected)
Vulnerability: Access to uninitialized variable in tick_ctx_cleanup() function
Severity: Medium (CVSS v3 score: 5.5)
Date: November 8, 2024
What Undercode Says:
A vulnerability (CVE-2024-50173) has been identified in the Linux kernel that could potentially lead to system crashes or other unexpected behavior. This vulnerability exists due to an attempt to access an uninitialized variable within the tick_ctx_cleanup() function. This function is responsible for cleaning up resources associated with timers.
Luckily, a fix for this vulnerability has already been implemented and is available in recent kernel updates. It’s crucial to update your Linux system to the latest kernel version to mitigate this risk.
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Reported By: Nvd.nist.gov
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