CVE-2024-56679: octeontx2-pf: handle otx2_mbox_get_rsp errors in otx2_common.c

Published Dec 28, 2024
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Updated

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

octeontx2-pf: handle otx2mboxgetrsp errors in otx2common.c

Add error pointer check after calling otx2mboxgetrsp().

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Launchpad

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.22-16.12.25-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1
Linux Linux kernel>=5.12<5.15.174
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.120
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.64
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.11.11
Linux Linux kernel>=6.12<6.12.2

Event History

Dec 28, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:46 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:46 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
RemedySeverityAffected Software
Mar 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·01:05 AM
Description
May 3, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:14 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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