uio_hv_generic: Fix kernel NULL pointer dereference in hv_uio_rescind

CVE-2024-46739
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Key Information

Vendor
Linux
Status
Linux
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 September 2024

Summary

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: uio_hv_generic: Fix kernel NULL pointer dereference in hv_uio_rescind For primary VM Bus channels, primary_channel pointer is always NULL. This pointer is valid only for the secondary channels. Also, rescind callback is meant for primary channels only. Fix NULL pointer dereference by retrieving the device_obj from the parent for the primary channel.

Affected Version(s)

Linux < 3d414b64ecf6

Linux < ca3cda6fcf1e

Linux < 1d8e020e51ab

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published.

  • Vulnerability Reserved.

Collectors

NVD DatabaseMitre Database
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