CVE-2024-57978: Linux kernel · media: imx-jpeg: Fix potential error pointer dereference in detach_pm()
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium · fixed in 5.15.0-1084.91~20.04.1 : update Linux kernel when convenient.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 23:21 UTC
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 5.15.0-1084.91~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1089.98~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1083.92~20.04.1 +33
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 27 Feb 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.
Patches and advisories
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7510-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7510-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7511-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7511-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7512-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7521-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7510-3 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7510-4 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7510-5 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7511-3 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7521-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7510-6 (opens in a new tab)
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-azure-6.11pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-6.11?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-gcp-6.11pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.11?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-hwe-6.11pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.11?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-lowlatency-hwe-6.11pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-6.11?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-nvidia-6.11pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-nvidia-6.11?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-oem-6.11pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-oem-6.11?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A patch is available and has been released in multiple Linux kernel versions starting from 5.15.0-1076.79~20.04.1 and later. Users should apply the official kernel updates provided by their Linux distribution vendors, such as the Ubuntu security notice USN-7510-1. After updating the kernel, a system reboot is required to apply the fix. No additional mitigation actions are necessary as the issue is resolved by the update.
Description
CVE-2024-57978 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel's imx-jpeg media driver where a potential error pointer dereference occurs in the detach_pm() function. The flaw arises when an error pointer is passed to pm_runtime_suspended(), causing a kernel Oops. This issue has been fixed in multiple Linux kernel versions starting from 5.15.0-1076.79~20.04.1 and later. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 5.5 and does not impact confidentiality or integrity but can cause denial of service via system crash.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-57978 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-57978 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/1378ffec30367233152b7dbf4fa6a25ee98585d1 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/1378ffec30367233152b7dbf4fa6a25ee98585d1 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/1b2af918bb714937a8be6cb637f528585461cd98 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/6e601a64f7777e2f78c02db1a8b5ba3b7c5e9e31 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/f0b8535a7885ed4fd0b11625addb5476cae0f845 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/fde89fe11b44500bfcb2d405825b69a5df805d19 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7510-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7510-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7511-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7511-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7512-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7521-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7510-3 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7510-4 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7510-5 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7511-3 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7521-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7510-6 (opens in a new tab)