NULL pointer dereference in Linux

CVE-2024-35945

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: phy: phy_device: Prevent nullptr exceptions on ISR If phydev->irq is set unconditionally, check for valid interrupt handler or fall back to polling mode to prevent nullptr exceptions in interrupt service routine.

EPSS: 0.002 (11.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-35945?
CVE-2024-35945 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2024-05-19.
How severe is CVE-2024-35945?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.