CVE-2024-56657: ALSA: control: Avoid WARN() for symlink errors

Published Dec 27, 2024
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Updated

ALSA: control: Avoid WARN() for symlink errors

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Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=5.13<6.6.67
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.6
Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc2
debian/linux<=6.1.129-1, <=6.1.135-1
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.12.25-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.76.1-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.173.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.64.2-9

Event History

Dec 27, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:06 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 13, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Mar 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·06:47 PM
Description
Apr 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:53 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56657?

CVE-2024-56657 is considered to have a low severity as it relates to a non-critical warning message in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-56657?

To resolve CVE-2024-56657, ensure that your Linux kernel is updated to a version above 6.6.67 or between 6.7 and 6.12.6.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2024-56657?

CVE-2024-56657 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel, particularly between 5.13 to 6.6.67 and also 6.7 to 6.12.6.

4

Is CVE-2024-56657 related to security vulnerabilities?

CVE-2024-56657 is not directly a security vulnerability but rather an improvement to error signaling in the Linux kernel.

5

What changes were made to address CVE-2024-56657?

The changes in CVE-2024-56657 involve avoiding the use of WARN() for symlink errors, which improves clarity in error handling.

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