CVE-2024-56536: wifi: cw1200: Fix potential NULL dereference
First published: Fri Dec 27 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: cw1200: Fix potential NULL dereference A recent refactoring was identified by static analysis to cause a potential NULL dereference, fix this!
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | >=6.9<6.11.11 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.12<6.12.2 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.234-1 6.1.129-1 6.1.135-1 6.12.25-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0ec90ac5f7bd9dd573bd5d964cbdc3beaa93a33e
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/67c914f2d64b28409796a6b9036c131e93f8af6c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2b94751626a6d49bbe42a19cc1503bd391016bd5
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-56536
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-56536
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-56536
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-56536
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-56536
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/2b94751626a6d49bbe42a19cc1503bd391016bd5
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-56536?
CVE-2024-56536 has been categorized with a severity level that reflects its potential impact on system stability due to a NULL dereference issue.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56536?
To fix CVE-2024-56536, update your Linux kernel to versions 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.128-1, 6.12.12-1, or 6.12.15-1.
What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-56536?
CVE-2024-56536 affects the Linux kernel versions from 6.9 to 6.11.11 and the 6.12 series up to 6.12.2.
Is there a specific mitigation for CVE-2024-56536?
The mitigation for CVE-2024-56536 involves applying the kernel updates that resolve the NULL dereference flaw.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-56536?
Users operating affected versions of the Linux kernel, particularly in systems utilizing the cw1200 Wi-Fi driver, are at risk from CVE-2024-56536.
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