CWE
476
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-56579: media: amphion: Set video drvdata before register video device

First published: Fri Dec 27 2024(Updated: )

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: amphion: Set video drvdata before register video device The video drvdata should be set before the video device is registered, otherwise video_drvdata() may return NULL in the open() file ops, and led to oops.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Linux kernel>=5.18<6.1.120
Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.64
Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.4
Linux Kernel>=5.18<6.1.120
Linux Kernel>=6.2<6.6.64
Linux Kernel>=6.7<6.12.4
debian/linux
5.10.223-1
5.10.234-1
6.1.129-1
6.1.128-1
6.12.20-1
6.12.21-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-56579?

    The severity of CVE-2024-56579 is critical due to potential system instability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-56579?

    To fix CVE-2024-56579, update to the patched Linux kernel versions such as 5.10.223-1 or 6.1.129-1.

  • What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-56579?

    CVE-2024-56579 affects Linux kernel versions between 5.18 and 6.1.120, as well as 6.2 to 6.6.64, and 6.7 to 6.12.4.

  • What are the potential consequences of CVE-2024-56579?

    The potential consequences of CVE-2024-56579 include unexpected kernel crashes and device failures.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-56579?

    Currently, the best resolution for CVE-2024-56579 is to apply the available kernel updates rather than relying on a workaround.

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