CVE-2024-56684: mailbox: mtk-cmdq: fix wrong use of sizeof in cmdq_get_clocks()

Published Dec 28, 2024
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Updated

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

mailbox: mtk-cmdq: fix wrong use of sizeof in cmdqgetclocks()

It should be size of the struct clkbulkdata, not data pointer pass to devmkcalloc().

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.22-16.12.25-1
Linux Linux kernel>=6.11<6.11.11
Linux Linux kernel>=6.12<6.12.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.22-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1

Event History

Dec 28, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:46 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:46 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
RemedySeverityAffected Software
Mar 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:05 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56684?

CVE-2024-56684 is classified with a moderate severity due to its impact on the Linux kernel's functionality.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-56684?

To mitigate CVE-2024-56684, you should update your Linux kernel to one of the fixed versions listed in the vulnerability details.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2024-56684?

CVE-2024-56684 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel, including versions prior to 5.10.223-1 and 6.12.15-1.

4

Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-56684?

Yes, there is a patch available, and you can resolve CVE-2024-56684 by updating to the recommended versions of the Linux kernel.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2024-56684?

The impact of CVE-2024-56684 includes potential incorrect memory allocation, which can lead to instability or unpredictable behavior in systems using affected Linux kernel versions.

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