Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-56752: drm/nouveau/gr/gf100: Fix missing unlock in gf100_gr_chan_new()

First published: Sun Dec 29 2024(Updated: )

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/nouveau/gr/gf100: Fix missing unlock in gf100_gr_chan_new() When the call to gf100_grctx_generate() fails, unlock gr->fecs.mutex before returning the error. Fixes smatch warning: drivers/gpu/drm/nouveau/nvkm/engine/gr/gf100.c:480 gf100_gr_chan_new() warn: inconsistent returns '&gr->fecs.mutex'.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Linux Kernel>=6.2<6.6.64
Linux Kernel>=6.11.0<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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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-56752?

    CVE-2024-56752 has not been assigned a severity score, but it addresses a critical issue in the Linux kernel related to mutex unlock failures.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-56752?

    To fix CVE-2024-56752, update to a patched version of the Linux kernel that addresses the mutex unlock issue.

  • What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-56752?

    CVE-2024-56752 affects Linux kernel versions between 6.2 and 6.6.64, as well as specific versions in the 6.11.x and 6.12.x series.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-56752?

    Currently, there are no specific workarounds published for CVE-2024-56752, so updating the kernel is recommended.

  • What components are involved in CVE-2024-56752?

    CVE-2024-56752 involves the DRM Nouveau driver and the gf100 graphics architecture in the Linux kernel.

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