CVE-2024-50176: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: remoteproc: k3-r5: Fix error handling when power-up failed By simply bailing out, the driver was violating its rule and internal assumptions that either both or no rproc should be initialized. E.g., this could cause the first core to be available but not the second one, leading to crashes on its shutdown later on while trying to dereference that second instance.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-755 CWE-755

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	6.1.95 — 6.1.113
linux	linux_kernel	6.6.35 — 6.6.55
linux	linux_kernel	6.9.6 — 6.10
linux	linux_kernel	6.10 — 6.10.14
linux	linux_kernel	6.11 — 6.11.3

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7afb5e3aa989c479979faeb18768a67889a7a9c6 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/87ab3af7447791d0c619610fd560bd804549e187 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9ab27eb5866ccbf57715cfdba4b03d57776092fb https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/afd102bde99d90ef41e043c846ea34b04433eb7b https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fc71c23958931713b5e76f317b76be37189f2516

Other References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-50176? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: remoteproc: k3-r5: Fix error handling when power-up failed By simply bailing out, the driver was violating its rule and internal assumptions that either both or no rproc should be initialized. E.g., this could cause the first core to be available but not the second one, leading to crashes on its shutdown later on while trying to dereference that second instance. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-50176? +

CVE-2024-50176 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-50176? +

CVE-2024-50176 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-50176? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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