CWE
476
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-56537: drm: xlnx: zynqmp_disp: layer may be null while releasing

First published: Fri Dec 27 2024(Updated: )

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm: xlnx: zynqmp_disp: layer may be null while releasing layer->info can be null if we have an error on the first layer in zynqmp_disp_create_layers

Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Red Hat Kernel-devel
Linux Kernel>=6.10<6.11.11
Linux Kernel>=6.12<6.12.2
debian/linux
5.10.223-1
5.10.234-1
6.1.129-1
6.1.133-1
6.12.21-1
6.12.22-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-56537?

    CVE-2024-56537 is classified as a low severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-56537?

    To resolve CVE-2024-56537, update your Linux kernel to one of the patched versions, such as 5.10.223-1 or 6.12.15-1.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2024-56537?

    CVE-2024-56537 affects various versions of the Linux kernel, particularly versions between 6.10 and 6.12.2.

  • What kind of issue does CVE-2024-56537 represent?

    CVE-2024-56537 represents a null pointer dereference issue that could occur during the release of a layer in the zynqmp_disp process.

  • When was CVE-2024-56537 disclosed?

    The exact disclosure date for CVE-2024-56537 is not provided, but it refers to vulnerabilities fixed in various Linux kernel releases.

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