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CVE-2024-42278: ASoC: TAS2781: Fix tasdev_load_calibrated_data()

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ASoC: TAS2781: Fix tasdev_load_calibrated_data() This function has a reversed if statement so it's either a no-op or it leads to a NULL dereference.

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Plain-English summary

This is a Linux kernel bug in the TAS2781 audio driver. A reversed condition can make a calibration-loading function do nothing or dereference a null pointer, which may crash affected systems if the vulnerable path is reached. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, exploitability, or business-impact details.

Executive priority

Handle through normal kernel patch management unless TAS2781-enabled systems are business-critical or exposed to untrusted local users. Urgency is limited by missing severity and no cited active exploitation, but kernel crash potential warrants tracking and remediation.

Technical view

CVE-2024-42278 affects Linux kernel ASoC TAS2781 code in tasdev_load_calibrated_data(). The described flaw is a reversed if statement causing either no operation or NULL dereference. Kernel stable commits are referenced as fixes, but the bundle does not define trigger conditions or complete downstream distro coverage.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely on Linux systems using affected kernel versions with the TAS2781 ASoC driver path present. The bundle lists Linux kernel affected and unaffected version data, but it is incomplete for distro backports and vendor kernels.

Exploitation context

The bundle marks KEV as false and provides no cited evidence of active exploitation or public exploit use. Reachability is unclear from the provided sources, so treat exploitation status and practical attackability as unconfirmed.

Researcher notes

The key evidence is narrow: a Linux kernel fix description says reversed logic can create a no-op or NULL dereference. Further analysis should inspect the referenced stable commits and downstream advisories to establish affected ranges, reachability, and whether the impact is denial of service only.

Mitigation direction

  • Apply vendor kernel updates that include the referenced stable fixes.
  • Confirm distro backports rather than relying only on upstream version numbers.
  • Prioritize systems using the TAS2781 ASoC driver or related hardware path.
  • If updates are unavailable, check vendor guidance for supported mitigations.
  • Track the CVE record for severity, CVSS, and advisory updates.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory running Linux kernel versions across affected assets.
  • Check whether TAS2781 driver code is present or enabled.
  • Compare deployed kernels against vendor advisories and referenced stable commits.
  • Verify patched systems no longer include the vulnerable function logic.
  • Document any unsupported or unclear kernel backport status.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
5

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Severity
Unknown
CVSS
Not scored
Known Exploited
No
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CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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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
LinuxLinux57847c2ec5fb5e951fe9028f9e587e3e878d9129, b195acf5266d2dee4067f89345c3e6b88d925311, b195acf5266d2dee4067f89345c3e6b88d925311, ddcf2bb619e3955f0e372d4bd8558758fd56303f, 6.6.33, 6.9.4unaffected
LinuxLinux6.10, 0, 6.6.44, 6.10.3, 6.11affected
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