CVE-2024-56715: ionic: Fix netdev notifier unregister on failure
First published: Sun Dec 29 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ionic: Fix netdev notifier unregister on failure If register_netdev() fails, then the driver leaks the netdev notifier. Fix this by calling ionic_lif_unregister() on register_netdev() failure. This will also call ionic_lif_unregister_phc() if it has already been registered.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | >=5.10<5.15.176 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.16<6.1.122 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.2<6.6.68 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.7<6.12.7 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.13-rc1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.13-rc2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.13-rc3 | |
| debian/linux | <=5.10.223-1<=5.10.234-1 | 6.1.129-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.20-1 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/87847938f5708b2509b279369c96572254bcf2ba
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/da93a12876f8b969df7316dc93aac7e725f88252
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/da5736f516a664a9e1ff74902663c64c423045d2
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ee2e931b2b46de9af7f681258e8ec8e2cd81cfc6
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9590d32e090ea2751e131ae5273859ca22f5ac14
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-56715
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-56715
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-56715
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-56715
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-56715
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/9590d32e090ea2751e131ae5273859ca22f5ac14
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-56715?
CVE-2024-56715 has a moderate severity due to the potential for resource leaks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56715?
To fix CVE-2024-56715, ensure you update to the latest version of the affected Linux kernel releases as per the patch provided.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-56715?
CVE-2024-56715 affects Linux kernel versions between 5.10 and 5.15.176, 5.16 and 6.1.122, 6.2 and 6.6.68, 6.7 and 6.12.7, and specific RC versions 6.13-rc1 to 6.13-rc3.
What potential issues does CVE-2024-56715 introduce?
CVE-2024-56715 may lead to resource leaks if the netdev notifier is not properly unregistered during the failure of register_netdev().
Is CVE-2024-56715 specific to a particular operating system?
Yes, CVE-2024-56715 specifically affects the Linux kernel.
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