CVE-2024-53050

Summary

CVE-2024-53050 is a recently identified vulnerability in the Linux kernel's drm/i915/hdcp module. This issue involved a null pointer error in the hdcp2_get_capability function due to the lack of a required encoder check. This check has now been added to prevent the occurrence of this error and mitigate any potential risks associated with it. The flaw could have led to unintended system behavior or even a denial-of-service condition. Linux users are encouraged to update their kernel to the latest version, which includes the fix for this vulnerability.

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