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CVE-2024-42144: thermal/drivers/mediatek/lvts_thermal: Check NULL ptr on lvts_data

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: thermal/drivers/mediatek/lvts_thermal: Check NULL ptr on lvts_data Verify that lvts_data is not NULL before using it.

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Plain-English summary

This CVE is a Linux kernel issue in the MediaTek LVTS thermal driver. The kernel fix checks whether lvts_data is NULL before using it. Public sources do not provide CVSS, exploit evidence, or detailed impact, so business urgency depends on whether affected kernel builds and MediaTek thermal hardware are in use.

Executive priority

Monitor and remediate through normal kernel patch governance unless inventory confirms affected MediaTek-based systems. There is no provided evidence of exploitation or severity scoring, but kernel defects can carry operational risk when they affect deployed hardware drivers.

Technical view

CVE-2024-42144 addresses a NULL pointer check missing in thermal/drivers/mediatek/lvts_thermal. The vulnerability is marked resolved in Linux stable commits. The provided record lists Linux kernel versions as affected but does not define a CWE, CVSS vector, or attacker-controlled preconditions.

Likely exposure

Exposure appears limited to Linux systems running affected kernel versions with the MediaTek LVTS thermal driver path relevant to their hardware or build. Generic Linux fleets without this driver or hardware are less likely to be exposed, but the source bundle does not provide complete product mapping.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not report active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV. No public exploit status, attack vector, privilege requirement, or trigger conditions are provided. Treat impact as unconfirmed beyond the kernel NULL-pointer flaw description.

Researcher notes

The record is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, exploitability details, or full affected-version semantics are included. Analysis should focus on kernel version lineage, downstream vendor backports, and whether lvts_thermal is built, loaded, or relevant to the device platform.

Mitigation direction

  • Review vendor or distribution guidance for CVE-2024-42144.
  • Update affected Linux kernels to builds containing the listed stable fixes.
  • Prioritize MediaTek-based systems and embedded Linux devices for inventory review.
  • Do not assume non-mainline vendor kernels are fixed without vendor confirmation.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Linux kernel versions across relevant systems.
  • Check whether the MediaTek LVTS thermal driver is present or enabled.
  • Compare kernel packages against vendor advisories for CVE-2024-42144.
  • Confirm fixed builds include the referenced Linux stable commits.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
5

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Severity
Unknown
CVSS
Not scored
Known Exploited
No
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Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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3Timeline events
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Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinuxf5f633b18234cecb0e6ee6e5fbb358807dda15c3, f5f633b18234cecb0e6ee6e5fbb358807dda15c3, f5f633b18234cecb0e6ee6e5fbb358807dda15c3unaffected
LinuxLinux6.3, 0, 6.6.39, 6.9.9, 6.10affected
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