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Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-58011 is a Linux kernel availability bug in the platform/x86 int3472 driver. A missing NULL check can cause a kernel NULL pointer dereference, potentially crashing an affected system. The source describes a theoretical local scenario involving manual driver binding through sysfs, not a remote compromise path.
Executive priority
Treat this as a normal-priority kernel availability fix, not an emergency. Prioritize multi-user Linux systems, managed appliances, and environments where local users can influence driver binding. There is no provided evidence of remote exploitation or active abuse.
Technical view
The int3472 code assumes an ACPI companion device exists. Some devices may lack one, leaving adev NULL and causing a possible NULL pointer dereference in skl_int3472_get_acpi_buffer(). Stable kernel fixes add an adev NULL check and return -ENODEV instead.
Likely exposure
Exposure is mainly Linux systems running affected kernel versions with platform/x86 int3472 code present. The cited scenario requires local access and manual binding of an int3472 driver to another i2c or platform device through sysfs.
Exploitation context
The bundle marks KEV as false and provides no cited evidence of active exploitation. The kernel description frames the trigger as theoretical. CVSS indicates local, low-complexity exploitation with low privileges and high availability impact only.
Researcher notes
Focus validation on kernel lineage and whether the int3472 patch is present. The source bundle does not prove exploitability beyond the theoretical sysfs binding case, and it does not identify confidentiality or integrity impact.
Mitigation direction
- Apply kernel updates containing the referenced stable fixes.
- Follow distribution or vendor advisories for exact fixed package versions.
- Prioritize systems allowing local user access or driver binding changes.
- Use vendor guidance for Siemens or Debian environments where applicable.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Linux kernel versions across servers, endpoints, and appliances.
- Compare kernel builds with the affected and fixed versions in vendor advisories.
- Confirm the int3472 driver code includes the adev NULL check.
- Review vendor notices for platform-specific exposure and remediation status.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H1.83.6CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/46263a0b687a044e645387a9c7692ccd693f09f1CVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4f8b210823cc2d1f9d967f089a6c00d025bb237fCVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f9c7cc44758f4930b41285a6d54afa8cbd9762b4CVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0a30353beca2693d30bde477024d755ffecea514CVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a808ecf878ad646ebc9c83d9fc4ce72fd9c49d3dCVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cd2fd6eab480dfc247b737cf7a3d6b009c4d0f1cCVE reference, Linux
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00028.htmlCVE reference, CVE
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-019113.htmlCVE reference, siemens-SADP
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NULL Pointer Dereference
NULL Pointer Dereference represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.