CVE-2024-53115 describes a null pointer dereference vulnerability in the Linux kernel's vmwgfx driver, specifically within the vmw_framebuffer_surface_create_handle function. This flaw can lead to a denial of service (system crash) if the vmw_user_object_buffer function returns a NULL value due to incorrect inputs. Rated Medium with a CVSS score of 5.5, it requires local access and low privileges to exploit, but has no impact on confidentiality or integrity. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 6.10.4, < 6.11CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 6.11, < 6.11.10CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.12CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.12:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.12CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.12:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.12CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.12:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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