CVE-2024-56726: octeontx2-pf: handle otx2_mbox_get_rsp errors in cn10k.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 cn10k.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 | >=5.14<5.15.174 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.16<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 5.10.234-1 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/a374e7e79fbdd7574bd89344447b0d4b91ba9801
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/856ad633e11869729be698df2287ecfe6ec31f27
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c5a6c5af434671aea739a5a41c849819144f02c9
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/41f39f4c67253f802809310be6846ff408c3c758
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/54abcec092616a4d01195355eb5d6036fb8fe363
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ac9183023b6a9c09467516abd8aab04f9a2f9564
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-56726
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-56726
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-56726
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-56726
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-56726
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/ac9183023b6a9c09467516abd8aab04f9a2f9564
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-56726?
CVE-2024-56726 has been rated as a vulnerability in the Linux kernel due to error handling in certain conditions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56726?
To address CVE-2024-56726, ensure that you upgrade to a patched version of the Linux kernel that includes the error pointer checks.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-56726?
CVE-2024-56726 affects Linux kernel versions between 5.14 and 5.15.174, as well as other specified versions up to 6.12.2.
Is CVE-2024-56726 remotely exploitable?
CVE-2024-56726 does not indicate that it is remotely exploitable, focusing more on internal error handling.
What components of the Linux kernel are impacted by CVE-2024-56726?
CVE-2024-56726 impacts the octeontx2 driver, specifically within the cn10k.c file related to mailbox response handling.
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