CVE-2024-56713: net: netdevsim: fix nsim_pp_hold_write()

Published Dec 29, 2024
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Updated

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

net: netdevsim: fix nsimppholdwrite()

nsimppholdwrite() has two problems:

1) It may return with rtnl held, as found by syzbot.

2) Its return value does not propagate an error if any.

Other sources

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Launchpad

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-1
Linux Kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=6.10<6.12.7
Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.13-rc3

Event History

Dec 29, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:48 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:48 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
RemedySeverityAffected Software
Mar 31, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·06:49 PM
Description
Apr 8, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:50 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56713?

CVE-2024-56713 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-56713?

To fix CVE-2024-56713, update your Linux kernel to version 5.10.223-1, 5.10.234-1, 6.1.128-1, 6.1.129-1, 6.12.20-1, or 6.12.21-1.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-56713?

CVE-2024-56713 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel prior to the patched versions.

4

What components are involved in CVE-2024-56713?

CVE-2024-56713 specifically involves the netdevsim component of the Linux kernel.

5

Is there any known exploitation of CVE-2024-56713 in the wild?

As of now, there are no known active exploits for CVE-2024-56713 in the wild.

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