Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-56707: octeontx2-pf: handle otx2_mbox_get_rsp errors in otx2_dmac_flt.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_dmac_flt.c Add error pointer checks after calling otx2_mbox_get_rsp().

Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/linux
5.10.223-1
5.10.234-1
6.1.129-1
6.1.133-1
6.12.21-1
6.12.22-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-56707?

    CVE-2024-56707 is classified as a vulnerability within the Linux kernel, specifically affecting the octeontx2-pf driver.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-56707?

    To address CVE-2024-56707, update the Linux kernel to version 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 on Debian systems.

  • Which versions of Linux are affected by CVE-2024-56707?

    Linux kernel versions prior to the patched versions mentioned, specifically those not updated to 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, are considered affected.

  • What component of the Linux kernel does CVE-2024-56707 impact?

    CVE-2024-56707 impacts the octeontx2-pf driver in the Linux kernel.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-56707?

    CVE-2024-56707 is a programming error vulnerability that can lead to unhandled response errors in the octeontx2-pf driver.

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