CVE-2024-56667: drm/i915: Fix NULL pointer dereference in capture_engine
First published: Fri Dec 27 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/i915: Fix NULL pointer dereference in capture_engine When the intel_context structure contains NULL, it raises a NULL pointer dereference error in drm_info(). (cherry picked from commit 754302a5bc1bd8fd3b7d85c168b0a1af6d4bba4d)
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | >=6.3<6.6.67 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.7<6.12.6 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.13-rc1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.13-rc2 | |
| 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 | |
| >=6.3<6.6.67 | ||
| >=6.7<6.12.6 | ||
| =6.13-rc1 | ||
| =6.13-rc2 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e07f9c92bd127f8835ac669d83b5e7ff59bbb40f
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e6ebe4f14a267bc431d0eebab4f335c0ebd45977
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/da0b986256ae9a78b0215214ff44f271bfe237c1
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-56667
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-56667
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-56667
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-56667
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-56667
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/da0b986256ae9a78b0215214ff44f271bfe237c1
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.
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