CVE-2024-23196

Summary

CVE-2024-23196 is a newly identified vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel's sound/hda device driver. In the snd_hdac_regmap_sync() function, a race condition has been discovered. Consequences of this condition include a null pointer dereference, potentially resulting in a kernel panic or denial of service incident. The vulnerability poses a significant risk, as a successful exploit could lead to system instability or unauthorized access. Further investigation and mitigation strategies are currently underway to address this issue.

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