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- CVE-2024-56679
CVE-2024-56679: octeontx2-pf: handle otx2_mbox_get_rsp errors in otx2_common.c
First published: Sat Dec 28 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: octeontx2-pf: handle otx2_mbox_get_rsp errors in otx2_common.c Add error pointer check after calling otx2_mbox_get_rsp().
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.234-1 6.1.129-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.21-1 | |
| debian/linux-6.1 | 6.1.129-1~deb11u1 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0fbc7a5027c6f7f2c785adae3dcec22b2f2b69b3
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4b88b202cf1ae79159a94fff9500f9be31559235
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/52c63a6a27d3178fab533fcfb4baa2ed5b8608a3
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/785c6758ea32aca73ba9331f7d902f7ce9a25757
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9265b6ee754226f61bd122ec57141a781d4e0dcb
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d4d5139d280f5837f16d116614c05c2b4eeaf28f
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-56679
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-56679
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-56679
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-56679
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-56679
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/0fbc7a5027c6f7f2c785adae3dcec22b2f2b69b3
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-56679?
CVE-2024-56679 is classified as a security vulnerability in the Linux kernel that impacts software stability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56679?
To fix CVE-2024-56679, update to any of the patched kernel versions: 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.128-1, 6.12.12-1, or 6.12.15-1.
Which versions of Linux are affected by CVE-2024-56679?
The vulnerable versions related to CVE-2024-56679 are those prior to 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.128-1, 6.12.12-1, and 6.12.15-1.
What type of issues does CVE-2024-56679 address?
CVE-2024-56679 addresses an issue in the octeontx2 driver related to error handling in the Linux kernel.
Is there a specific mechanism affected by CVE-2024-56679?
CVE-2024-56679 specifically affects the otx2_mbox_get_rsp function in the otx2_common.c file.
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