CVE-2024-56634: gpio: grgpio: Add NULL check in grgpio_probe

Published Dec 27, 2024
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Updated

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

gpio: grgpio: Add NULL check in grgpioprobe

devmkasprintf() can return a NULL pointer on failure,but this returned value in grgpioprobe is not checked. Add NULL check in grgpioprobe, to handle kernel NULL pointer dereference error.

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Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=4.14<5.4.287
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.231
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.174
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.120
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.66
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.5
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1
5.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.27-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1

Event History

Dec 27, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:02 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 31, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·06:47 PM
Description
May 2, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:54 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56634?

CVE-2024-56634 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

What is the impact of CVE-2024-56634?

CVE-2024-56634 can potentially lead to a NULL pointer dereference in the grgpio_probe function, causing system instability.

3

How do I fix CVE-2024-56634?

To fix CVE-2024-56634, update the Linux kernel to a version that includes the NULL check implemented in the grgpio_probe function.

4

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-56634?

CVE-2024-56634 affects Linux kernels from version 4.14 up to but not including versions 5.4.287, 5.5 to 5.10.231, 5.11 to 5.15.174, 5.16 to 6.1.120, 6.2 to 6.6.66, and 6.7 to 6.12.5.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-56634?

There is no specific workaround for CVE-2024-56634; the recommended action is to update to a patched version of the Linux kernel.

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