How severe is CVE-2024-26711?

CVE-2024-26711 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-26711 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-26711?

CVE-2024-26711 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-26711?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-26711 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-26711 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-23973.

When was CVE-2024-26711 published?

CVE-2024-26711 was published on 2024-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-26711

CVE-2024-26711 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-908.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-23973
Weakness: CWE-908
Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
Published: 2024-04-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: iio: adc: ad4130: zero-initialize clock init data The clk_init_data struct does not have all its members initialized, causing issues when trying to expose the internal clock on the CLK pin. Fix this by zero-initializing the clk_init_data struct.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-26711?: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: iio: adc: ad4130: zero-initialize clock init data The clk_init_data struct does not have all its members initialized, causing issues when trying to expose the internal clock on the CLK pin. Fix this by zero-initializing the clk_init_data struct.
How severe is CVE-2024-26711?: CVE-2024-26711 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-26711 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-26711?: CVE-2024-26711 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-26711?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-26711 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-26711 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-23973.
When was CVE-2024-26711 published?: CVE-2024-26711 was published on 2024-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.8:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.8:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.8:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.8:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:*

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