Linux Kernel up to 6.11.10/6.12.1 imx-audmix devm_kasprintf null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.11.10/6.12.1. The affected element is the function devm_kasprintf of the component imx-audmix. Performing a manipulation results in null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2024-53199. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.11.10/6.12.1. This affects the function devm_kasprintf of the component imx-audmix. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ASoC: imx-audmix: Add NULL check in imx_audmix_probe devm_kasprintf() can return a NULL pointer on failure,but this returned value in imx_audmix_probe() is not checked. Add NULL check in imx_audmix_probe(), to handle kernel NULL pointer dereference error.

The advisory is shared at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-53199 since 11/19/2024. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 216493 (Ubuntu 24.10 : Linux kernel vulnerabilities (USN-7276-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.11.11 or 6.12.2 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch c040cbe2e13da6454ae4748e04e53d885e1c9603/dc5aa71f39b44d8117b2417dafd0e2884a75dd37/e038f43edaf0083f6aa7c9415d86cf28dfd152f9 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 databases at Tenable (216493) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-3762). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • IBM DataPower Gateway
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • RESF Rocky Linux
  • Dell NetWorker
  • Dell Avamar
  • Red Hat OpenShift
  • IBM QRadar SIEM
  • Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • Dell Secure Connect Gateway
  • Siemens SIMATIC S7

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Nessus ID: 216493
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 24.10 : Linux kernel vulnerabilities (USN-7276-1)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 6.11.11/6.12.2
Patch: c040cbe2e13da6454ae4748e04e53d885e1c9603/dc5aa71f39b44d8117b2417dafd0e2884a75dd37/e038f43edaf0083f6aa7c9415d86cf28dfd152f9

Timelineinfo

11/19/2024 🔍
12/27/2024 +38 days 🔍
12/27/2024 +0 days 🔍
08/02/2026 +583 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-53199 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-53199
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-289449
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-3762 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Denial of Service

Entryinfo

Created: 12/27/2024 15:23
Updated: 08/02/2026 07:25
Changes: 12/27/2024 15:23 (59), 01/09/2025 10:01 (11), 02/20/2025 18:02 (2), 07/24/2025 01:33 (7), 10/13/2025 23:34 (1), 12/15/2025 01:59 (1), 08/02/2026 07:25 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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