CVE-2024-24861

CVSS 3.1 Score 6.3 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Feb 5, 2024
Updated: Jun 27, 2024
CWE ID 362

Summary

CVE-2024-24861 is a newly discovered vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel's media/xc4000 device driver. Specifically, in the xc4000_get_frequency() function, a race condition has been identified. This issue can result in an overflow of return values, potentially causing malfunctions or denial of service situations. The exact implications and exploitability of this vulnerability are still under investigation. Users are advised to apply patches or updates as soon as they become available to mitigate the risk.

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