CVE-2024-24864

Summary

CVE-2024-24864 is a newly discovered vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel's media/dvb-core module. Specifically, in the dvbdmx_write() function, a race condition has been identified. This condition can result in a null pointer dereference, potentially causing a kernel panic or denial of service attack. The issue could be exploited by malicious actors to disrupt services or gain unauthorized access to systems running the vulnerable Linux kernel version. It is recommended that users update their Linux kernel to the latest stable release to mitigate this risk.

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