CVE-2024-56725: octeontx2-pf: handle otx2_mbox_get_rsp errors in otx2_dcbnl.c
First published: Sun Dec 29 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: octeontx2-pf: handle otx2_mbox_get_rsp errors in otx2_dcbnl.c Add error pointer check after calling otx2_mbox_get_rsp().
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | >=5.18<6.1.120 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.2<6.6.64 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.7<6.11.11 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.12<6.12.2 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.226-1 6.1.123-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.12-1 6.12.15-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b94052830e3cd3be7141789a5ce6e62cf9f620a4
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b99db02209ca4c2e2f53b82049ea3cbc82b54895
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/54e8b501b3ea9371e4a9aa639c75b681fa5680f0
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6ee6cf42dc5230425cfce1ffefa5a8d8a99e6fce
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/69297b0d3369488af259e3a7cf53d69157938ea1
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-56725
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-56725
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-56725
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-56725
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-56725
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/69297b0d3369488af259e3a7cf53d69157938ea1
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-56725?
CVE-2024-56725 has been classified with medium severity due to its impact on error handling within the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56725?
To fix CVE-2024-56725, ensure you update your Linux kernel to a version that includes the patch addressing the issue.
Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-56725?
CVE-2024-56725 affects Linux kernel versions between 5.18 and 6.1.120, 6.2 and 6.6.64, and 6.7 and 6.11.11, as well as certain versions reaching up to 6.12.2.
What components are involved in CVE-2024-56725?
CVE-2024-56725 specifically involves the otx2_dcbnl.c file related to the handling of otx2_mbox_get_rsp errors in the Linux kernel.
Is there public information available regarding CVE-2024-56725?
Yes, public references and details about CVE-2024-56725 can be found in various Linux kernel patches.
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