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Use of NullPointerException Catch to Detect NULL Pointer Dereference

CVE-2024-36275

Medium
5.8/10

Summary

NULL pointer dereference in some Intel(R) Optane(TM) PMem Management software versions before CR_MGMT_02.00.00.4040, CR_MGMT_03.00.00.0499 may allow a authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.

  • LOW
  • LOCAL
  • LOW
  • UNCHANGED
  • NONE
  • LOW
  • NONE
  • HIGH

CWE-395 - Use of NullPointerException Catch to Detect NULL Pointer Dereference

Catching NullPointerException should not be used as an alternative to programmatic checks to prevent dereferencing a null pointer.

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Advisory Timeline

  • Published