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

Published Dec 27, 2024
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

drm: xlnx: zynqmpdisp: layer may be null while releasing

layer->info can be null if we have an error on the first layer in zynqmpdispcreatelayers

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=6.10<6.11.11
Linux Linux kernel>=6.12<6.12.2
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.22-16.12.25-1

Event History

Dec 27, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:11 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:04 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56537?

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

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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