Linux Kernel up to 6.9 ppdev register_device return value

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.9. This affects the function register_device of the component ppdev. Performing a manipulation results in return value. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-36015. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.9. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function register_device of the component ppdev. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a return value vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-252. The product does not check the return value from a method or function, which can prevent it from detecting unexpected states and conditions. The impact remains unknown. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ppdev: Add an error check in register_device In register_device, the return value of ida_simple_get is unchecked, in witch ida_simple_get will use an invalid index value. To address this issue, index should be checked after ida_simple_get. When the index value is abnormal, a warning message should be printed, the port should be dropped, and the value should be recorded.

The advisory is shared at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-36015 since 05/17/2024. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 207738 (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS : Linux kernel vulnerabilities (USN-7009-2)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.10-rc1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch fbf740aeb86a is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (207738). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.5

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Class: Return value
CWE: CWE-252 / CWE-253
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Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Nessus ID: 207738
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS : Linux kernel vulnerabilities (USN-7009-2)

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 6.10-rc1
Patch: fbf740aeb86a

Timelineinfo

05/17/2024 🔍
05/29/2024 +12 days 🔍
05/29/2024 +0 days 🔍
09/19/2025 +478 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-36015 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-36015
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-266505

Entryinfo

Created: 05/29/2024 10:09
Updated: 09/19/2025 05:03
Changes: 05/29/2024 10:09 (57), 06/12/2024 13:39 (1), 09/30/2024 02:15 (3), 09/19/2025 05:03 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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