CVE-2024-56667: drm/i915: Fix NULL pointer dereference in capture_engine
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
drm/i915: Fix NULL pointer dereference in captureengine
When the intelcontext structure contains NULL, it raises a NULL pointer dereference error in drminfo().
(cherry picked from commit 754302a5bc1bd8fd3b7d85c168b0a1af6d4bba4d)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-56667?
CVE-2024-56667 is considered to be a critical vulnerability due to the potential for a NULL pointer dereference in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56667?
To fix CVE-2024-56667, update your Linux kernel to version 6.6.67 or later for the specified affected versions.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-56667?
CVE-2024-56667 affects Linux kernel versions from 6.3 up to 6.6.67 and from 6.7 to 6.12.6, along with the specific release candidates 6.13-rc1 and 6.13-rc2.
What systems are impacted by CVE-2024-56667?
Systems running affected versions of the Linux kernel that utilize the intel_context structure can be impacted by CVE-2024-56667.
Is there a public exploit for CVE-2024-56667?
As of now, there is no known public exploit for CVE-2024-56667, but the vulnerability poses a considerable risk.