Linux Kernel up to 6.12.9 devm_kasprintf return value

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.9. Affected by this vulnerability is the function devm_kasprintf. Executing a manipulation can lead to return value. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-57944. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.9 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function devm_kasprintf. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a return value vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: iio: adc: ti-ads1298: Add NULL check in ads1298_init devm_kasprintf() can return a NULL pointer on failure. A check on the return value of such a call in ads1298_init() is missing. Add it.

The advisory is available at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-57944 since 01/19/2025. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 02/17/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 233479 (Ubuntu 24.10 : Linux kernel (Low Latency) vulnerabilities (USN-7380-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.12.10 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 69b680bbac9bd611aaa308769d6c71e3e70eb3c3/bcb394bb28e55312cace75362b8e489eb0e02a30 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 (233479) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-0155). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • RESF Rocky Linux
  • Dell NetWorker
  • Dell Avamar
  • Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • Dell Secure Connect Gateway

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 233479
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 24.10 : Linux kernel (Low Latency) vulnerabilities (USN-7380-1)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 6.12.10
Patch: 69b680bbac9bd611aaa308769d6c71e3e70eb3c3/bcb394bb28e55312cace75362b8e489eb0e02a30

Timelineinfo

01/19/2025 🔍
01/21/2025 +2 days 🔍
01/21/2025 +0 days 🔍
02/17/2026 +392 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-57944 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-57944
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-292666
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-0155 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Denial of Service

Entryinfo

Created: 01/21/2025 14:40
Updated: 02/17/2026 05:58
Changes: 01/21/2025 14:40 (57), 01/23/2025 09:11 (11), 03/29/2025 08:24 (2), 02/17/2026 05:58 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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