CVE-2024-56574 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.3 new_device ts2020_probe null pointer dereference (Nessus ID 216224 / WID-SEC-2024-3762)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.3. It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function ts2020_probe of the file /sys/bus/i2c/devices/i2c-0/new_device. Performing manipulation results in null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2024-56574. The attacker must have access to the local network to execute the attack. No exploit exists.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.